DD Service Coordinator III

Are you interested in joining a family-friendly organization and a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to improving the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities and supporting their families in decisions for current and future needs? Then Prince William County Community Services (CS) is looking for you. Located within easy commuting distance of Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Stafford County, Prince William County is a diverse and dynamic community.

We are seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time Service Coordinator III (Senior Clinical Services Caseworker) supervisory position in our Developmental Disabilities Services Program. Successful candidates will have experience providing supervision and quality assurance reviews, case management, completing assessments and individual service plan development, and have good verbal and written communication skills, team leadership and facilitation skills, and organizational skills to meet documentation and performance metrics while utilizing critical thinking to enhance successful outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities, including those with co-occurring disorders.

This position qualifies for a $5,000 hiring bonus. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments. The first installment of $2,500 will be paid after you have completed 90 days of employment. The final $2,500 installment will be disbursed upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Come join a team that values creativity, quality service, integrity, accountability, and teamwork. Prince William County employees enjoy paid holidays, Virginia State Retirement System, employer-paid basic life insurance, excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.

About This Role: In this role, you will supervise up to 4 staff and maintain a caseload of individuals in need of or receiving services from community providers or other CS programs. You will perform difficult professional work designed to provide case management services including conducting intakes, eligibility determination, needs assessment, and service plan development. This will include the following:

• Linking, monitoring, referring, coordinating, and facilitating services needed by the individuals.
• Conducting and utilizing assessments for individual service plan development
• Coordinate and facilitate individuals’ treatment team meetings
• Implement individual service plans and revise the service plan as needed/required 
• Monitoring quality of care through home and community visits to assure health and safety risks are addressed
• Document all services, contacts, and attempted contacts with individuals and team members
• Write individual service plans, progress notes, and quarterly service plan reviews
• Maintain annual trainings and provide in-service trainings
• Coordinate and lead interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and monitor service plans and delivery of services including service authorizations and private vendor authorizations
• Analyze data and prepare administrative reports 
• Ensure proper adherence to federal, state, local, and agency regulations and licensure standards
• Link individuals with appropriate community resources and advocate for individuals in the community to include completing service plans, CANS, and presentation at FAPT/FAST meetings
• Provide consultation as emergencies arise and crisis intervention/supportive counseling for individuals and their families/community providers
• Serve on CS program committees with providers and/or administrators
• Organize and maintain individuals’ electronic health records to include updating data for the performance contract with DBHDS and dashboard measures
• Develop cooperative relationships with community groups and agencies
• Maintain ongoing communication with families, vendors, landlords, county programs and agencies, and state agencies to include care coordination agencies
• Provide supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of direct supports’ performance metrics, work quality, and documentation timeliness and assign cases. 
• Complete performance evaluations and implement performance improvement plans.
• Provide case consultation to Clinical Services Caseworkers
• Complete utilization reviews and assist staff in prioritizing workloads
• Update status on waitlists, including statewide waiver waitlist, complete SARFs, and make referrals for services as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field
• 3 years of experience providing service coordination and case management to individuals with developmental disabilities

Preferences: 

• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Experience providing services through Medicaid State Plan Option and Developmental Disability Waivers
• Knowledge of person-centered practices, developmental disabilities, and dual diagnoses (DD/MH)
• Experience using electronic health records; Credible preferred
• Experience using WaMS for DD Waiver recipients 

Special Requirements: 

• Must possess a valid driver's license; Must pass DMV record check.
• Must pass TB test.
• Offer of employment contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint-based national criminal history record check.
• Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, based in our Woodbridge office, requires a 5–day work week, and typical work hours are 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Starting Salary Range: $82,777.50 - $111,033.00

Prince William County Community Services maintains a drug-free workplace.

We also offer great benefits, including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans 
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans 
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for PSLF additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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