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04/17/2024

Director of Community Services

Mahoning County Board of DD

Providing opportunities that maximize quality of life for people with disabilities through collaboration and connection to the community.

To learn more about Mahoning County Board of DD, please visit: https://www.mahoningdd.org/

Position Description:

• Position Title: Director of Community Services
• Immediate Supervisor: Superintendent
• Normal Working Hours: 40 hour week, flexible and variable Normally M-F, 8AM-4PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Promote positive culture in all areas of community services, including but not limited to the individuals served by the county board and their families, Board members, bargaining and non-bargaining staff members, providers and community partners.
• Overall responsibility for the direction/operation of the Community Services Department.
• Supervise SSA Supervisors and Executive Administrative Assistant .
• Prepare and monitor the budget for the Community Services Department.
• Oversee Targeted Case Management (TCM) billing process, Individual Data System (IDS) and Brittco as it applies to Service and Support Administration and TCM billing.
• Oversee waiver cost planning document process for the Ohio DODD.
• Responsible for all waiver costing, planning, and oversight of the Family Support Services Program.
• Provide oversight of NEON contracted services on behalf of MCBDD (FSS, QA-RN, waiver administration).
• Oversee Guardianship Services, Payeeship and On-Call contracts with Help Hotline, Inc.
• Representative of the county board for resolution of complaint process for the Departmental level in Community Services.
• Oversee waiver management, eligibility, request for services and TCM activities. Coordinate and ensure compliance for appeal hearings.
• Handle Probate Court and other legal issues within department.
• Participate in hiring and training of new staff.
• Responsible for policy & procedure writing in Community Service and staff training.
• Function as lead administrator for agency in preparation for ODJFS audits/reviews, compliance review and plan of correction.
• Act as liaison to County Board’s SSA Directors network/workgroup.
• Oversee MCBDD provider network including joint planning and problem solving.
• Represent or delegate agency involvement in DD system workgroups and projects as necessary.
• Oversee residential services for adult and child DD consumers, including emergency cases, and advise Superintendent / Assistant Superintendent on long range residential services needed for agency.
• Collaborate with provider partners on service delivery and compliance.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Attend meetings and training sessions, including state and local meetings as assigned.
• Adhere to all ORC, OAC, and MCBDD policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• May be exposed to infectious disease.
• May work with individuals with behavioral disabilities who display aberrant behaviors.
• May be exposed to chemicals commonly found in an office environment (i.e., toner, correction fluid, etc.).

Duties:

• Promote positive culture in all areas of community services, including but not limited to the individuals served by the county board and their families, Board members, bargaining and non-bargaining staff members, and community partners.
• Overall responsibility for the direction/operation of the Community Services Department.
• Supervise SSA Supervisors and support staff.
• Prepare and monitor the budget for the Community Services Department.
• Oversee Targeted Case Management (TCM) billing process, Individual Data System (IDS) and Gatekeeper as it applies to Service and Support Administration and TCM billing.
• Oversee waiver cost planning document process for the Ohio DODD. Have security affidavit clearance access for PICT, IDS, ODDP, WTS (Waiver Tracking System).
• Responsible for all waiver costing and planning (PICT) and oversight of the Family Support Services Program.

Requirements & Preferences:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Field. (Master’s Degree, Major in Social Work preferred).
• Service and Support Administration ODoDD Management Certification.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in human services (preferably social services).
• Experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities.
• Evidence of a valid driver’s license in state of residence, good driving record and full liability coverage on any vehicle used for transportation.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess computer skills in various word processing and database management programs.
• BCI background clearance.
• Any other training as required by the Ohio DODD or county board policy.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity & contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Ability to engage others with understanding & empathy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Director of Community Services Sitting: 4 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking and standing. Standing: 2 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting. Walking: 2 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting.

• LIFTING:
  • Weight Frequency Objects 1-10 lbs.
  • Frequently Equipment/charts/materials 11-20 lbs.
  • Frequently Equipment/charts/materials 21-35 lbs.
  • Occasionally Equipment/charts/materials 36-50 lbs.
  • Occasionally Equipment/charts/materials 51-75 lbs. 
• CARRYING:
  • Weight Frequency Objects 1-10 lbs.
  • Frequently Equipment/charts/materials 11-20 lbs.
  • Frequently Equipment/charts/materials 21-35 lbs.
  • Frequently Equipment/charts/materials 36-50 lbs.
  • Occasionally Equipment/charts/materials 51-75 lbs. 
• Pushing:
  • Occasionally Equipment
• Bending:
  • Frequently Materials
• Squatting:
  • Occasionally Materials
• Kneeling:
  • Occasionally Materials
• Crawling:
  • Rarely Materials
• Climbing:
  • Occasionally Materials
• Reaching:
  • Frequently Materials
• Grasping:
  • Frequently Materials Fine
• Manipulation:
  • Frequently Materials Frequency

Scale: Never = 0% Occasionally = 11-33% Continuously = 67+% Rarely = 1-10% Frequently = 34-66%

Compensation:

Negotiable with excellent benefits package.

Position Location:

4791 Woodridge Drive
Youngstown, OH  44515                                                                                                                               

For more information, please contact: 

Kelli Behun
(330) 797-2825
kelli.behun@mahoningcountyoh.gov

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