Job Information
Portage County Board of DD Service and Support Administrator in Ravenna, Ohio
POSITION TITLE:
Service and Support Administrator
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Under the general supervision of a Service and Support Administration Supervisor, assists individuals and families in acquiring needed services and supports including any or all of the following: Information, referral and linkage; eligibility determination and assessment; individual service plan (ISP) development and revision; assistance in provider selection and accessing services; coordination and monitoring of services; and crisis intervention.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Initially, and at least every twelve months thereafter, coordinate assessment of the individual.
Using person-centered planning, develop, review, and revise the individual service plan and ensure that the individual service plan reflects the following: results of the assessment; includes services and supports; integrates all sources of services and supports, including natural supports and alternative services, available to meet the individual's needs and desired outcomes; reflects services and supports that are consistent with efficiency, economy, and quality of care; and is updated throughout the year.
Establish a recommendation for and obtain approval of the budget for services based on the individual's assessed needs and preferred ways of meeting those needs.
Through objective facilitation, assist the individual in choosing providers by ensuring the individual is given the opportunity to select providers from all willing and qualified providers in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations including rule 5123:2-9-11 of the Administrative Code. Also, assisting the individual, as necessary, to work with providers to resolve concerns involving a provider or direct support staff who are assigned to work with the individual.
Secure commitments from providers to support the individual in achievement of his or her desired outcomes.
Verify by signature and date that prior to implementation each individual service plan indicates the provider, frequency, funding source for each service and support, and specifies which provider will deliver each service or support across all settings.
Establish and maintain contact with natural supports as frequently as necessary to ensure that natural supports are available and meeting desired outcomes as indicated in the individual service plan.
Facilitate effective communication and coordination among the individual and members of the team by ensuring that the individual and each member of the team has a copy