Developmental Disability Specialist III - Support Coordination

Join a dedicated team where your clinical judgment, mentorship, and commitment to person-centered planning help individuals thrive in their communities! This position supervises a team of Support Coordinators and provides clinical direction to them in areas including clinical assessment of client needs (including treatment modalities, intervention techniques, behavior management, independent living skills, supportive counseling, family education, crisis intervention, housing, communication, recreation, financial, medical, transportation, vocational, legal, education, etc.); Interdisciplinary Team Leadership; formulating, writing and developing Person Centered Plans; continuous individual progress review and evaluation, use of assessment tools; referral methods; case consultation, documentation, and special projects. Assists DDSII Support Coordinators in determining clinical interventions and in problem solving in order to enhance their knowledge, abilities, and clinical skills. Supervises Support Coordinators administrative duties. Provides training and education regarding inter and intra-agency services and clinical interventions. Provides oversight and review of submissions required to maintain services under the DD Waivers (Service Modifications, Renewals, etc.) including submissions in WaMS (Waiver Management System). Participates in record and utilization reviews. Assumes caseload duties in the absence of supervisees. Provides Crisis Intervention Assistance. Participates in Emergency 24-Hour on-call rotation for service provision. Oversees the use and maintenance of the electronic health record to record all aspects of Support Coordination performance as well as to document the delivery of services.

Note: Multiple positions may be filled from this advertisement.

The CSB strives to create a work environment that facilitates professional growth by broadening your skill base with extensive training and development, modeling best practices in employee relations, employee recognition programs and advancement opportunities along with providing a highly competitive wage and benefits package. Since 1969, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has served individuals of all ages who have mental illness, substance use disorders, serious emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Our vision, aligned with the goals of One Fairfax, is that everyone in our community has the support needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Fairfax County is a dynamic and diverse community spanning over 400 square miles. With over 1.2 million residents, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia. Operating as part of Fairfax County government's human services system the CSB provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.

To learn more about careers in this area, please watch our Support Coordination Services video.

Additional benefits of working with the CSB include:

• Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home - including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1560/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.
• The CSB provides clinical supervision for employees who are registered as licensed eligible mental health in one of the following areas: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• License/Certification Reimbursement - Reimbursement for job related licenses and/or certifications once per year.
• To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page.

For Positions in CSB Residential Services:
Ensures that facilities are well maintained and in compliance with governing standards.

For Positions in CSB Residential and Support Coordination:
Provides clinical consultation, supervision, evaluation and oversight to lower level specialists;
Makes clinical assignment of cases based on assessment of client needs, staff experience and caseload levels;
Consults with professionals on a variety of problems including delivery of needed services for clinically complex cases;
Ensures the proper development, implementation and review of individual service plans;
Communicates agency mission to subordinate staff and advises on its implementation;
Ensures compliance with Medicaid regulations;
Prepares and/or reviews administrative reports, forms, and files to ensure compliance with program licensure and certification requirements;
Provides liaison to community agencies to facilitate communication and service provision for consumers requiring multiple services;
Acts as an advocate for clients;
Represents the agency on regional, county, state and multi-agency committees;
Investigates, analyzes, and reviews issues affecting service delivery;
Ensures adherence to, and implementation of, federal, state, local, and agency regulations and licensure standards;
Represents service area director in management team and other meetings.
Maintains ongoing communication with families, landlords, county programs and agencies, and state agencies.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Extensive knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques related to treatment of persons with intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities;
Knowledge of major methods of treatment of developmentally disabled individuals;
Knowledge of intake procedures, social history development and interviewing techniques;
Knowledge of community resources, including relevant public and private organizations;
Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, and/or sociological terminology and concepts;
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as issues relevant to human rights, mandated reporting, and skill in applying this knowledge to a variety of situations;
Ability to supervise and train service professionals;
Ability to conduct performance evaluations and implement personnel procedures;
Ability to successfully perform as a team member/leader;
Ability to recognize external behavioral symptoms of developmentally disabled individuals who may concurrently exhibit signs of mental illness or substance abuse;
Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with clients;
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, public and private sector organizations, community groups and the general public;
Ability to recommend alternatives to allow for individual choice in services;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field; plus five years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities;
or bachelor's degree and a valid Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) certification plus five years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Masters can be substituted for 1 year of experience; or graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in psychology, social work, or a related field

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) maintained throughout employment with CSB.
• CPR certification required within 3 months after appointment and maintained throughout CSB employment.
• Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP) certification required within 1 month of hire.
• Qualified Intellectual Disability Case Manager (QIDCM) certification required within 1 month of hire.

• Bachelor or higher degree in a human service-related field.
• Experience with service delivery under Medicaid and Medicaid Waivers.
• Current certification as a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional or Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Case Manager (QIDCM) certification

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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