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Join our team at the Southwest Developmental Center! The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment.

Job Description: Under direction of Mental Health Administrator 3 and with required thorough knowledge of Medicaid/I.C.F./DODD regulations, laws, rules and state licensure standards, coordinates, develops and implements special training and consumer-based active treatment programming (for example individual plan) for 14 to 20 residents of a cottage. Acts as chairperson of interdisciplinary team meeting to coordinate comprehensive delivery of services (for example, speech, medical, pharmacy, educational, psychiatry, social services, psychology, vocational), to individuals who have mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities; supervise assigned staff in the provision of services to consumers; evaluates effectiveness of staff and the individual plan. Initiates monthly reviews and modifies the plan based on researching progress, analyzing data and evaluating the effectiveness of training. Ensures the correction of deficiencies. Coaches staff to deliver habilitation training to the residents. Supervises resident transfers and integration into various ancillary services of the Center and day program sites. Routinely is in the cottage observing, coaching, evaluating, etc. the quality of the program and performance of staff. Oversees the development of all individual plans via comprehensive or special staffings and 90 day reviews; develops a comprehensive plan which is functional for each resident; performs quality review of staff documentation and corrects deficiencies; documents and maintains accurate records. Coordinates and ensures the implementation of policies and procedures, licensure regulations, Medicaid evaluations (for example conducts in-services, trains staff on policies and procedures). Addresses non-compliance or deficiencies with individual program plans (for example improper medication, improper restraints, improper diets). Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned (for example serves on committees and/or task forces, attends in-services/training sessions, provides help during peak work periods on living areas if needed). Maintains QMRP certification.

Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications: Per Federal Register, Vol. 53. No. 107, Section 453.430, applicants must have at least one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities and is one of following: -Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy -Registered Nurse -Individual who holds at least a bachelor's degree in professional human services category (for example, Psychology, Education, Anthropology). Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care, Advocacy, Regulatory Compliance, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality Supplemental Information UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to clients/consumers who display unpredictable and sometimes aggressive behavior; may be required to work second or third shift; may work variable schedule; may be expected to perform temporary duties away from developmental center location to assigned caseload (for example Community Training Facility, School, Medical Group). The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov. The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis drug screen for illegal drug use prior to the appointment. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment and will be barred from employment with the State of Ohio for 1 year. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.