Provider Relations Specialist

Clearwater Council of Governments

Organization Description:

The Clearwater COG provides progressive and innovative services to county boards, providers, and to people with developmental disabilities and their families in Ohio. We support 9 County Boards of Developmental Disabilities and are dedicated to fostering collaboration with our partners.

Website:

www.clearwatercog.org

Position Description:

This position is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with providers of services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The position is also responsible for outreach and recruiting new providers.

Duties:

Developing and growing a pool of agency and independent providers of services for Clearwater COG counties.
Assisting providers with training and billing activities.
Completing provider compliance reviews as necessary and participating in the Statewide Provider Coordination Workgroup.
Completing mock provider compliance reviews.
Developing and growing specialty providers, including, but not limited to, the following areas:
- emergency services
- SELF waiver providers
- and shared living
Consulting with and assist independent providers to help them increase their capacity.
Work in coordination with the Training and Development Coordinator to conduct needs assessments and develop trainings for providers on an ongoing basis.
Developing methods and networking resources to actively recruit new independent providers
Providing technical assistance to providers, including, but not limited to, the following areas:
- documentation
- conflict resolution
- action step development
- staffing issues
- provider certification, etc.
Assisting providers in linking them to local and state resources for assistance, such as OPRA and OSDA.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
2-3 years related experience, preferably working with provider agencies and/or county boards.
Must obtain and maintain DODD certification per DODD rules.
Must maintain a valid Ohio Driver’s License, and maintain a status of insurability for motor vehicle insurance in accordance with Clearwater policy. Acceptable background check.

Travel:

Position is home based but regular travel is required

Compensation:

$21-$23 an hour

Position Location:

235 N. Toussaint S Rd.
Oak Harbor, OH 43449

For more information, please contact:

Karen Shaw
(419) 898-8264

kshaw@clearwatercog.org

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