Rappahannock Area Community Services Board
Location
Fredericksburg, VA | United States
Job description
OVERVIEW
Coordinates support services involving case management, outreach, assessment, service linkage, monitoring, advocacy and counseling to individuals with a diagnosis of intellectual or developmental disability. Work is performed under general supervision and is guided by agency policies and procedures, quality assurance, public and private payor guidelines, professional practices and including ethical standards related to client interactions, state and federal licensure, Human Rights and accreditation regulations and guidelines. Hours of work often are outside the normal workday to accommodate the needs of the individuals supported.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
(1) The definition and causes of developmental disability and best practices in supporting individuals who have developmental disabilities;
(2) Treatment modalities and intervention techniques, such as positive behavioral supports, person-centered practices, independent living skills, training, community inclusion/employment training, supportive guidance, family education, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and service coordination;
(3) Different types of assessments and their uses in determining the specific needs of the individual with respect to his ISP;
(4) Individuals' human and civil rights;
(5) Local service delivery systems, including support services;
(6) Types of programs and services that support individuals with developmental disabilities;
(7) Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication principles and techniques;
(8) General principles of documentation; and
(9) The service planning process and the major components of the ISP.
(1) Interviewing;
(2) Negotiating with individuals and service providers;
(3) Observing recording, and reporting and documenting an individual's behaviors;
(4) Identifying and documenting an individual's needs for resources, services, and other assistance;
(5) Identifying services within the established service system to meet the individual's needs and preferences;
(6) Coordinating the provision of services by diverse public and private providers and generic and natural supports;
(7) Analyzing and planning for the service needs of individuals with developmental disability;
(8) Formulating, writing, and implementing individual-specific support plans promote goal attainment for recipients with developmental disabilities designed to facilitate attainment of the individual's unique goals for a meaningful, quality life; and
(9) Using information from assessments, evaluations, observations, and interviews to develop and revise as needed individual support plans tools (e.g., to ensure the ISP is implemented appropriately, identify change in status, or to determine risk of crisis/hospitalization).
(1) Demonstrate a positive regard for individuals and their families (e.g., allowing risk taking, avoiding stereotypes of people with developmental disabilities, respecting individual and family privacy, believing individuals can grow and contribute to their community);
(2) Be persistent and remain objective;
(3) Work as a team member, maintaining effective interagency and intra-agency working relationships;
(4) Work independently, performing position duties under general supervision;
(5) Communicate effectively, orally and in writing; and
(6) Establish and maintain ongoing supportive relationships.
TYPICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health field and considerable professional work experience involving case management services for individuals with a diagnosis of intellectual or developmental disability including some program management and supervisory experience.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Valid Virginia driver's license.
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Salary
$61.12k