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Service Coordinator for Developmental Disabilities (ASL Fluency preferred)
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INTRODUCTION
This position is located in the Department on Disability Services, Office of the Deputy Director for Developmental Disabilities (DDA), Service Planning and Coordination Division. The Department on Disability Services/DDA is responsible for the development and direction of intellectual and developmental disabilities programs and for overseeing and administering a network of comprehensive, community-based services for District residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Responsible for providing services that will assist people eligible for DDA services in gaining access to needed medical, clinical, social, educational, vocational, habilitation and other services and supports to achieve person-centered goals.
- Prepares in-depth entries in MCIS identifying pertinent information including but not limited to recording the progress toward service and outcome goals, satisfaction with services and supports, identifying health and safety concerns, contacts with family and other service providers, ensuring needs for adaptive equipment are met in a timely manner, and reviewing medication changes and medical conditions.
- Coordinates with the person and members of the persons circle of support to ensure necessary person-centered assessments and interviews are completed to inform the planning process.
- Facilitates the annual Individual Support Plan (ISP) meeting, including coordinating the scheduling of the meeting.
- Assists people to make application to the DDA Home and Community-based Services (HCBS) waiver program when requested.
- Participates in team meetings, court hearings, and service planning with external community entities involved in the persons life.
- Manages the financial plans and all benefits the person is eligible to receive.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant must have one (1) year of Specialized Experience at the next lower grade level and four (4) years of related work experience.
Must be QDDP qualified. Experience with American Sign Language (ASL), for deaf individuals preferred.
EDUCATION
Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position and three years of specialized experience
OR
Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
WORK EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Extensive knowledge of a wide range of theories, principles, practices and techniques in order to investigate, assess, and make decisions on difficult and complex actions sufficient to provide services in the fields of developmental and intellectual disabilities and human growth and development.
Collective Bargaining Unit
This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by local union AFGE 383.
Additional information
This position requires enhanced suitability screening and may involve a criminal background check, traffic record check, consumer credit check, and mandatory drug and alcohol test.
Work Schedule
This position requires 4 days a week in the office.
EEO Statement
The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
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