Connections in Ohio, Inc. is a growing, 27 year old company that provides community supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities in community settings. We are seeking an energetic and creative Intellectual Disabilities Program Developer to oversee the training, program development, and operation of several sites in Cuyahoga County. This person will be responsible for ensuring that the individuals receive high quality services.
We offer generous paid leave, paid health benefits and 401k with great matching! The position starts at $27.00 per hour. We offer a high energy work environment with a stable and successful team. This position has a varied schedule which may require working nights and weekends.
Job Duties:
Programmatic/Service Provision:
· Individual Service Plan implementation and documentation (for each person served)
· Training of Home Managers and Direct Care Staff in program implementation and documentation
· Regular on-site assessment of contracted services, modifications of the ISP contract
Health & Safety:
· Meeting weekly requirements for home visits and on-site presence to assess consumer health & safety
· Coordinate/resolve issues related to unusual and/or major unusual incidents
· Communicate with guardians and SSAs regarding medical needs or changes for consumer
Consumer Funding:
· Final authorization on staffing schedules to ensure that staffing schedules and ratios are meeting the prescribed need per the approved ISP
· Communicate with CEO regarding funding changes
Partnership Building:
· Regular interaction (email, face-to-face and/or telephone) with SSAs, other county officials, family members & guardians
· Regular interaction with the consumer Support Team per needs, issues & progress
Other Job Duties:
· Administrator-On-Call rotations (Rotation of every 6 weeks)
Requirements:
· Must be at least 21 years old
· Bachelor’s Degree
· Valid Ohio Driver’s License (with 4 or less points)
· Auto Insurance w/Liability Coverage
· Safe and Reliable Vehicle
· Ability to pass a criminal background check
Skills Required
- At least 21 years old
- Bachelor's degree
- Valid Ohio driver's license with four or fewer points
- Auto insurance with liability coverage
- Safe and reliable vehicle
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
What We Do
At Connections in Ohio, our mission is to be a positive difference in the individuals lives that we serve. We enable individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities to live in the community of their choice, allowing them to be as independent as possible. Our team works closely with families, guardians and local county boards to develop programs that fit each individual’s specific needs. By working together, we help create an atmosphere of success for the individual. We approach every person with respect, encouragement and a positive outlook. On-the-job experience and ongoing, routine training provides our staff with the tools to meet the unique needs of every individual we support. We create a positive atmosphere that invites challenges and promotes success. With more than 18 years of experience, we’ve created an environment that ensures quality and consistency in our care. BE THE DIFFERENCE!
