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Fairfax County Government · 10 hours ago

Developmental Disability Specialist II - Support Coordination

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Fairfax County Government is seeking a Developmental Disability Specialist II to work within their Support Coordination Division. The role involves delivering support coordination services to individuals with developmental disabilities and assisting them in accessing essential community supports while ensuring compliance with Medicaid requirements.

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Responsibilities

Works within our Support Coordination Division

You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering support coordination services to individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities

Using a collaborative person-centered planning approach, assist the individual in accessing needed medical, psychiatric, social, educational, vocational, residential and other supports essential for living in the community and in developing his/her desired lifestyle

You will complete assessments, leads interdisciplinary team in developing person-centered plan with the individual, links to needed services/supports, and monitors delivery and quality of services according to the plan and changes plan, as needed

You will act as a resource to the individual and his/her family and provides information about county, generic and community resources and meet with individuals in the community, where services are provided

You should have an understanding of Medicaid Waiver services and comply with all Medicaid requirements, timelines, and documentation

You will also collaborate with vendors to ensure that health and safety needs are met, along with management of emergencies

The duties performed for this position, require the use of a PC, electronic health record and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Service provisions are based on client and program need

Some positions offer services via telehealth for non-acute services

Other positions may offer limited opportunities for telework. Teleworking options may vary by service area

Qualification

Developmental Disabilities ExperienceMedicaid Waiver KnowledgeQDDP/QIDCM CertificationBachelor's DegreeCPR CertificationBilingual SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) and maintained throughout employment with CSB

CPR certification - required within 3 months of hire

Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) or Qualified Intellectual Disability Case Manager (QIDCM) - required within 1 month of hire

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer

A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter

This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies)