The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking several full-time Support Administrators (SA) to facilitate the development of person-centered plans for individuals that promote self-determination. Develop, authorize and revise a personal budget based upon needs and outcomes identified in the plan. Assist individuals and their families to explore and obtain services and supports. Implement an ongoing system of review. The nature of work will include, but is not limited to, the following, however, for a short video that details the role of an SA, click HERE:
- Act as the primary point of coordination for the person-centered planning team. Utilize an assess/plan/review/revise process to help teams plan for each individual assigned.
- Assist individuals and teams to identify issues, areas of potential risk, and outcomes that are important to and for the individual. Complete and/or coordinate thorough assessments to determine the need for services and supports. Revise assessments as needs change and annually.
- Facilitate the development of a person-centered plan, including the determination and direction of needed supports. Revise plan as needed based on individual or team concerns, progress toward meeting outcomes, plan review, MUI prevention plans, or other issues that impact the need for services as described in the plan.
- Identify funding sources for supports identified in the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) by utilizing a hierarchy of funding options applicable to each person. Plan with teams to access services that are cost efficient and effective to meet the needs described in the ISP.
- Establish and approve budgets for services based upon the individual’s assessed needs and preferred ways of meeting those needs. Manage the fiscal processes related to service authorizations, including use of local and statewide projection tools. Manage processes related to prior authorization as necessary and respond to requests for revisions of authorizations as needed.
- Establish and maintain contact with service providers and natural supports as necessary to ensure that services are effectively coordinated by appropriate providers.
- Promote community presence and participation. Provide referral and linkage to community resources to help individuals meet their needs and to engage with their communities.
- Implement an ongoing system of monitoring continuous plan review to ensure that supports are delivered according to each individual plan, that progress is being made toward desired outcomes and that individuals are satisfied with services. Take action to remedy any immediate concerns regarding health and welfare.
- Assist individuals in choosing providers as needed.
- Assist with enrollment onto Medicaid waivers as appropriate. Complete all related paperwork accurately and in a timely manner to ensure maintenance of funding for supports, including development and recommendation of plans for approval to DODD when services included in plans are funded through the DODD Medicaid Waivers.
- Establish an individual’s eligibility for services of County Board of DD.
VARIOUS ASSIGNMENT TYPES: In addition to having Support Administrators working with on-going cases, we may also have openings in one or more of our specialty assignments areas such as Assessor, Bilingual, Eligibility, Housing & Assessment, Floater, Information & Referral, Employment & Planning, and Youth & Transition. You may be considered for ANY open assignment. Should you be selected for an interview, you will receive more information about open assignments.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee will be required to drive extensively both within and beyond Cuyahoga County in order to perform the duties of a Support Administrator. Therefore, access to reliable transportation (personal vehicle) is a necessity and essential function of this position. Planning meetings will be held in individual/family homes, throughout the community and during the evenings and weekends.
* SALARY: The starting salaries for our SAs are covered in a Collective Bargaining Agreement (Union Contract). The starting salaries are based on education: BA: $54,515 and MA: $56,150. These salaries are not negotiable.
BENEFITS: The Cuyahoga DD is a mission-driven organization. Attracting, retaining, and developing great talent is fundamental to achieving the Board’s mission. We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including the way we compensate our employees. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes not only pay, but non-cash compensation such as extensive paid time off, flexible work schedules, outstanding healthcare benefits as well as free dental, vision, and life insurance. We also have a fantastic pension plan through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. If that wasn't enough, you will have the opportunity to work in an outstanding work environment as part of a multidisciplinary group of professionals.
All newly hired employees in this position walk through the door earning:
- Over 40 paid days off a year, including holidays.
- Hybrid Work Schedule - Some remote work permitted.
- A great government Pension through Ohio PERS.
- Low Cost Major Medical insurance.
- Free Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
- Professional Development Reimbursement each year.
- Membership dues reimbursement each year.
- Working here qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Mileage Reimburse for driving during the day (less a typical commute to/from office).
- Tuition Reimbursement, and so much more.
If you would like a much more comprehensive look at the benefits package, click HERE to download a pdf with more detailed information.
REMOTE WORK: Our positions are not 100% remote. There is an onsite expectation for all of our positions. In this role, after training is complete you will be permitted to work remotely two days a week.
