The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking a manager to plan, organize, and manage all functions of the Medicaid and Data Analytics Division, including business functions related to waiver and local service authorizations, benefits for people served, and agency data reporting and analytics. Coordinate with other departments, including community contracts and residential services and SSA regarding policies and procedures that cross areas throughout the agency to assure they are updated and support strategic growth of the agency. The nature of work will include, but is not limited to the following: - Identify areas for improvement and suggest strategic goals or new initiatives in the division as they relate to the strategic plan for the agency. Plan and manage staff to take actions to meet those goals. - Manage and oversee all processes and procedures related to financial and business activities associated with the authorization of waiver and locally funded services, supports, and miscellaneous items, including PAWS enrollment, CPT authorizations, etc. - Oversee all activities related to HCBS Medicaid waiver allocations, eligibility, and enrollment. - Working with division directors, coordinate the development and review of annual budgets for the Medicaid and Data Analytics division and divisions related to SSA, waiver, residential and contract services, and work with the Chief Business Officer to ensure expenditures remain in budget as planned throughout the year. Recommend budget revisions when necessary. - Plan, coordinate and oversee analysis of agency data for trends and patterns related to routine and special reports such as board reports, waiver match, DODD and other financial obligations, NEON COG contracts, etc. Create forecasts and identify areas for discussion or creation of program plans. Work with the executive team to identify additional steps needed to relate to data integrity and analytics. - Oversee payment of current and future shared-funding arrangements with other entities. - Assess staff performance and measure competency with assigned work tasks. Monitor and evaluate staff performance on a regular basis, providing concrete feedback for growth and improvement, including but not limited to annual performance appraisals. - Prepare and monitor reports for Department Management regarding current financial conditions and operations.  - As necessary, represent Cuyahoga DD in dealings with other State, regional and local agencies, and organizations.  As necessary, attend and participate in meetings, committees, conferences and make presentations on applicable topics. - Assist in training staff and providers on applicable topics. - Oversee and direct hiring, training, and development of staff. - Participate in the Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) program in accordance with DoDD rules and regulations and guidance from Cuyahoga DD MAC Coordinator.  SUPERVISORY DUTIES:  Supervise and direct the following staff: Medicaid Services Administrator, Supervisor, Business Services, Data Analyst, and Fiscal Administrators.   PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Frequent personal, written and telephone contact with DD providers, DODD staff and community agencies, other County Boards of DD, other Cuyahoga DD staff.  Occasional contact with Board members and with families/guardians of individuals served.   UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Occasional evening meetings are required; occasional travel to Columbus and to other counties.   SALARY & BENEFITS:  The Cuyahoga County Board of DD is a mission-driven organization.  Attracting, retaining, and developing great talent is fundamental to achieving the Board’s mission.  We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including the way we compensate our employees.   Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes not only pay, but non-cash compensation such as extensive paid time off, flexible work schedules, remote work opportunities for applicable positions, outstanding healthcare benefits as well as free dental, vision, and life insurance, and so much more.  We also have a fantastic pension plan through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.  If that wasn't enough, you will have the opportunity to work in an outstanding work environment as part of a multidisciplinary group of professionals.    The Cuyahoga DD recruits and retains outstanding individuals who are committed to our mission of supporting and empowering people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community. We seek to attract diverse staff who desire to inspire, to promote abilities and talents, to foster inclusion in all aspects of community life, and to hold themselves and others to high expectations.  We hope you choose to join our team!  

The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking a professional to plan, develop, and direct the delivery of behavioral health and physical health services and supports to eligible individuals and their families, in accordance with the overall mission of Cuyahoga DD, and to provide leadership to the agency in the promotion of consumer health and safety.  The nature of work will include, but is not limited to the following: - Administer and supervise services related to parent education, client counseling, human sexuality education, health services, psychological services, and behavior support services delivered by psychologists, licensed professional clinical counselors, licensed counselors, licensed social workers, health services coordinators, human sexuality educators, and behavior support professionals. - Direct and oversee the work practices and services provided by the various staff within the Department of Behavioral and Health Supports.  Hire, train, assess performance and further professionally develop the staff within the department. - Assist in the development of common philosophies, policies, and practices for the various professional services, and aid in integrating these policies and practices into the overall goals of the Cuyahoga DD. - Serves as primary agency liaison with the Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County and other community mental health providers. - Consult and plan with other directors, managers, and staff regarding other services and supports.  Provide leadership and consultation to Support Administrators around consumer health and safety as related to mental and physical health.  - Oversee the creation, adjustment, training, and implementation of Cuyahoga DD Behavior Support Policies and Procedures. - Assist in the development of community service delivery capacity in the areas of mental, physical, and dental health. - Serve as Senior Clinical Instructor for University Hospitals psychiatry residents and fellows in their DD rotation.  - Prepare budget for the Behavioral and Health Supports Department and is responsible for approving allocated budget expenditures by staff. - Provide consultation and supervision on complex behavioral health related situations.  Address difficult or sensitive situations or complaints involving behavioral and health supports registered by parents, professionals, the public, or officials. - Develop, provide and/or oversee training efforts on behavioral health topics to both internal and external stakeholders.  - Represent Cuyahoga DD in meetings and conferences and serve on various community agency boards, workgroups, and committees, including committees sponsored by the Ohio Department of DD. - Administer agreements with external providers related to behavioral and health services. - Oversee research applications and approvals.  SUPERVISORY DUTIES:  Supervise the work of Behavioral Health Supervisors, Health Services Manager and directly supervise the work of some staff within the Department of Behavioral and Health Supports.   PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Personal, individual and group contacts, telephone calls and written correspondence with professional, supervisory and administrative staff of the agency, parents, outside professionals, administrators, and residential providers from other agencies.   SALARY & BENEFITS:  The Cuyahoga County Board of DD is a mission-driven organization.  Attracting, retaining, and developing great talent is fundamental to achieving the Board’s mission.  We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including the way we compensate our employees.   Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes not only pay, but non-cash compensation such as extensive paid time off, flexible work schedules, remote work opportunities for applicable positions, outstanding healthcare benefits as well as free dental, vision, and life insurance, and so much more.  We also have a fantastic pension plan through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.  If that wasn't enough, you will have the opportunity to work in an outstanding work environment as part of a multidisciplinary group of professionals.    The Cuyahoga DD recruits and retains outstanding individuals who are committed to our mission of supporting and empowering people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community. We seek to attract diverse staff who desire to inspire, to promote abilities and talents, to foster inclusion in all aspects of community life, and to hold themselves and others to high expectations.  We hope you choose to join our team!  

The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Developmental Specialist to coach, assess, promote, and encourage learning by enhancing routines in partnership with parents/families, and team members that invite play, movement and active exploration in natural environments; assess development in a natural environment.  The nature of work of the Developmental Specialist will include, but is not limited to, the following: - Perform developmental evaluations/assessments in the home or in a community setting of the family choice. - Perform and document the routines based interview (RBI) in collaboration with the family and/or Core Team members. - Work collaboratively with transdisciplinary Core Team members, including parents, service coordinators and therapists in the development and implementation of the IFSP. - Develop IFSP outcomes with family, within their everyday routines and activities identified as important by the parent/primary caregiver.   - Perform data entry into the Evidence-Based Early Intervention (EBEI) database as directed. - Provide demonstration, modeling, coaching and consultation to parents to enhance their use of strategies to achieve outcomes. - Inform parents of available services and resources as they relate to and support IFSP outcomes. - Provide public and private agencies information about the early intervention program of the Cuyahoga DD. - Together with the Service Coordinator, assist parents and children with transition at age three into their educational environment. - Maintain accurate records of individual child's progress per the IFSP and during regular home visits.  Complete paperwork and documentation necessary for ongoing programming. SALARY & BENEFITS:  The Cuyahoga County Board of DD is a mission-driven organization.  Attracting, retaining, and developing great talent is fundamental to achieving the Board’s mission.  We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including the way we compensate our employees.   Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes not only pay, but non-cash compensation such as extensive paid time off, flexible work schedules, remote work opportunities, outstanding healthcare benefits as well as free dental, vision, and life insurance.  We also have a fantastic pension plan through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.   If that wasn't enough, you will have the opportunity to work in an outstanding work environment as part of a multidisciplinary group of professionals. Our new BCIS also have a mentor assigned to them for the first full 12 months of employment!!   The Cuyahoga DD recruits and retains outstanding individuals who are committed to our mission of supporting and empowering people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community. We seek to attract diverse staff who desire to inspire, to promote abilities and talents, to foster inclusion in all aspects of community life, and to hold themselves and others to high expectations.  We hope you choose to join our team!     ** STARTING SALARY:  The actual starting salary will depend on degree (BA vs. MA) and relevant work experience. Note that the starting range for someone holding a BA degree is $50,000 - $52,500.  The starting range for a MA degree is $56,000 - $58,800.  These ranges are firm.

The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking a Maintenance Technician II, to work under the general direction of the Facilities Maintenance Manager and/or the Director of Facilities Operations, to perform all building maintenance and trade work including, but not limited to, HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, plumbing, electrical, carpentry (rough and finish), structural, fabrication, painting, key system maintenance and all other building maintenance repairs, remodeling and new construction activities as assigned, day to day management of key control system. The nature of work will include, but is not limited to the following: - Assist in installing, repairing and performing preventative maintenance work on all HVAC systems and equipment.  Assist in installing, repairing and performing preventive maintenance work on all plumbing systems.  Assist in installing and repairing all electrical systems, alarm systems, and other electrically operated equipment.  - Perform interior and exterior building repairs and maintenance. - Repair and install windows and doors.  - Repair and install hardware and miscellaneous materials including, but not limited to, window and floor hardware; partition hardware; fixtures; dispensers; wall hangings; fire and safety equipment, door closers, panic bars & locksets, and other locking mechanisms. - Upon request, assist center’s Maintenance Technician I staff in all maintenance and housekeeping activities during normal operating hours or evening hours. - On call, seven days a week, 24 hours per day, to perform emergency maintenance work of the type mentioned above and/or other tasks such as snow removal, building damage clean up and security checks. - Check phones and emails daily. - Be able to monitor equipment through METASYS. - Complete and maintain daily work activity log. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of school or commercial buildings, including all mechanical and electrical equipment. - Ability to work on, re-key or change locking cores, and change locksets. - Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air conditioning and other mechanical equipment. - Knowledge of building structure and materials. - Knowledge in setting up and operating various types of maintenance tools and machinery. - Ability to read blue prints, floor plans, structural details, mechanical and electrical designs. - Ability to prepare sketches and construction details for fabrication and remodeling work. - Skills in planning sequence of operations, job methods and estimating bill of materials. - Ability to read and interpret various types of measuring and diagnostic instruments.  - Ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with a variety of people. - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS: - Regular, predictable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the job. - Sensitive to consumers, families and staff. - Dedication to maintain ethics of the profession and promote professional growth. - Respect for confidentiality of information. BENEFITS AND MORE: Working at the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities is more than a job---it's a career! The Total Compensation Package is also fantastic and includes extensive PTO, outstanding healthcare benefits, and the unparalleled retirement benefits through OPERS, as well as annual pay increases, and you will have the opportunity to work in an outstanding work environment as part of a multidisciplinary group of professionals. The Cuyahoga DD recruits and retains outstanding individuals who are committed to our mission of supporting and empowering people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community. We seek to attract diverse staff who desire to inspire, to promote abilities and talents, to foster inclusion in  all aspects of community life, and to hold themselves and others to high expectations.  We hope you choose to join our team!  

The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking a Speech Language Pathologists to assess communication skills of school age pediatric and adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in order to determine the need for and provision of services and supports.  The nature of work will include, but is not limited to the following: - Completion of screening and/or assessment of speech, language, and communication, feeding and oral motor skills, behavioral, and augmentative/alternative communication; refer for hearing screenings and assessments. - Coordinate, develop, or assist in developing, communication programs and provide SLP services including consultation, instruction, support services and direct intervention. - Provide speech-language services per written programs, monitor and document speech-language services according to established procedures and submit information as requested by supervisor. - Participate in inter/intra-agency committees, projects, or teams and deliver in-service training as requested or approved by supervisor. - Attend Individual Plan meetings and/or make recommendations for programming to team, write objectives/outcomes, discuss methods of implementation, and identify materials to be used and implement treatment or train others. as needed. - Maintain compliance with appropriate federal and state regulations, professional standards and Board policy including DODD regulations and standards set by the Ohio Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology. - Educate and counsel individuals, families, caregivers, co-workers, managers and advocates for individuals to promote effective communication. - Provide in-services at Cuyahoga DD sites and/or other community settings. ASSIGNMENT:  The position is based at our William Patrick Day Services Center; however, the actual assignment / region the position will serve within Cuyahoga County is "to be determined."    UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Will necessitate working a flexible schedule as delineated in the bargaining unit contract and/or staff member handbook.          ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Staff members will be required to drive extensively in order to perform the essential duties of the position; therefore, access to reliable personal transportation is essential.  May participate in the supervision of SLP students placed at the Cuyahoga DD.  May mentor SLPs to provide professional support and guidance according to established procedures.   SALARY & BENEFITS:  The Cuyahoga County Board of DD is a mission-driven organization.  Attracting, retaining, and developing great talent is fundamental to achieving the Board’s mission.  We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including the way we compensate our employees.   Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes not only pay, but non-cash compensation such as extensive paid time off, flexible work schedules, remote work opportunities, outstanding healthcare benefits as well as free dental, vision, and life insurance.  We also have a fantastic pension plan through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.   If that wasn't enough, you will have the opportunity to work in an outstanding work environment as part of a multidisciplinary group of professionals.    The Cuyahoga DD recruits and retains outstanding individuals who are committed to our mission of supporting and empowering people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community. We seek to attract diverse staff who desire to inspire, to promote abilities and talents, to foster inclusion in all aspects of community life, and to hold themselves and others to high expectations.  We hope you choose to join our team!     ** STARTING SALARY:  The actual starting salary will depend on level of experience, following the language outlined in the CBA.  However, the new hire salary range posted in the header is firm.

LEARN ABOUT being a Support Administrator from our current employees by clicking  HERE.  Then come back to this job posting to review the total compensation package, job details, and qualifications below:   The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking several full-time Support Administrators to facilitate the development of person-centered plans for individuals that promote self-determination. Develop, authorize and revise a personal budget based upon needs and outcomes identified in the plan. Assist individuals and their families to explore and obtain services and supports. Implement an ongoing system of review.  The nature of work will include, but is not limited to, the following:  - Act as the primary point of coordination for the person-centered planning team. Utilize an assess/plan/review/revise process to help teams plan for each individual assigned.     - Assist individuals and teams to identify issues, areas of potential risk, and outcomes that are important to and for the individual.  Complete and/or coordinate thorough assessments to determine the need for services and supports. Revise assessments as needs change and annually.  - Facilitate the development of a person-centered plan, including the determination and direction of needed supports.  Revise plan as needed based on individual or team concerns, progress toward meeting outcomes, plan review, MUI prevention plans, or other issues that impact the need for services as described in the plan.  - Identify funding sources for supports identified in the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) by utilizing a hierarchy of funding options applicable to each person.  Plan with teams to access services that are cost efficient and effective to meet the needs described in the ISP.  - Establish and approve budgets for services based upon the individual’s assessed needs and preferred ways of meeting those needs.  Manage the fiscal processes related to service authorizations, including use of local and statewide projection tools. Manage processes related to prior authorization as necessary and respond to requests for revisions of authorizations as needed.  - Establish and maintain contact with service providers and natural supports as necessary to ensure that services are effectively coordinated by appropriate providers.  - Promote community presence and participation.  Provide referral and linkage to community resources to help individuals meet their needs and to engage with their communities.  - Implement an ongoing system of monitoring continuous plan review to ensure that supports are delivered according to each individual plan, that progress is being made toward desired outcomes and that individuals are satisfied with services. Take action to remediate any immediate concerns regarding health and welfare. - Assist individuals in choosing providers as needed.  - Assist with enrollment onto Medicaid waivers as appropriate. Complete all related paperwork accurately and in a timely manner to ensure maintenance of funding for supports, including development and recommendation of plans for approval to DODD when services included in plans are funded through the DODD Medicaid Waivers. - Establish an individual’s eligibility for services of County Board of DD. START DATE:   The Cuyahoga DD hires Support Administrators in groups, or what we refer to as “waves." The next target date for onboarding Support Administrators is Monday,  January 8, 2024.  This means if you are interviewed and considered for this position, you must be able to start working full-time on January 8, 2024, and you must be able to attend the 6 weeks of training that begin immediately upon hire.   BILINGUAL  OPPORTUNITIES: Due to the need to serve some individuals and families in Spanish, we are also considering a few candidates who are fluent in both English and Spanish.  Bilingual applicants would need to be able to communicate in both languages verbally and in writing.   It is NOT necessary that all applicants be bilingual to apply for this position as we have multiple openings and only two are bilingual.  If you are specifically interested in one of the bilingual assignments, please make sure your qualifications and preference are highlighted on your resume and/or cover letter.   SALARY & BENEFITS:  The Cuyahoga County Board of DD is a mission-driven organization.  Attracting, retaining, and developing great talent is fundamental to achieving the Board’s mission.  We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including the way we compensate our employees.   Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes not only pay, but non-cash compensation such as extensive paid time off, flexible work schedules, remote work opportunities, outstanding healthcare benefits as well as free dental, vision, and life insurance.  We also have a fantastic pension plan through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.   If that wasn't enough, you will have the opportunity to work in an outstanding work environment as part of a multidisciplinary group of professionals.    The starting salaries for our SAs are covered in a Collective Bargaining Agreement (Union Contract).  This agreement takes into consideration not only the education and experience of the applicant but also internal equity for our existing employees.  The typical starting salary for a candidate holding a BA degree is $51,385.00.  The typical starting salary for a candidate holding a MA degree or a bilingual candidate is $52.927.00.           The Cuyahoga DD recruits and retains outstanding individuals who are committed to our mission of supporting and empowering people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community. We seek to attract diverse staff who desire to inspire, to promote abilities and talents, to foster inclusion in all aspects of community life, and to hold themselves and others to high expectations.  We hope you choose to join our team!      

The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking an Occupational Therapist Floater to work in Cuyahoga County to promote optimal level of function for the health and safety of individuals ages 3 and above with developmental disabilities and those who are eligible for Cuyahoga DD services through various appropriate therapeutic techniques within guidelines as established by Ohio laws and rules of practice and professional codes of ethics and philosophy of Cuyahoga DD.  The nature of work will include, but is not limited to the following:  - Provide Occupational Therapy assessments using record review, interview, observation and selected assessment instruments as appropriate according to departmental procedures and in a variety of settings; including Cuyahoga DD sites and community. - Engage in collaborative consultation with team members, caregivers, families, and community agencies to assist in the development of recommendations for services and supports. - Provide Occupational Therapy services, including intervention, consultation, instruction, assistive technology, and support services as needed. - Develop or assist in individualized programs, which may include functional mobility, positioning, handling, sensory motor, oral motor, fine motor, gross motor, modifications and fabrication of equipment, ADL, and instrumental activities of daily living.    - Monitor and update individual client programs and maintain appropriate documentation. - Provide direction to the Equipment Assistant. - Participate in inter/intra-agency committees, in-service training, projects or teams as requested or approved by supervisor. - Provide in-services at Cuyahoga DD sites and/or other community settings. SALARY & BENEFITS:  The Cuyahoga County Board of DD is a mission-driven organization.  Attracting, retaining, and developing great talent is fundamental to achieving the Board’s mission.  We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including the way we compensate our employees.   Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes not only pay, but non-cash compensation such as extensive paid time off, flexible work schedules, remote work opportunities, outstanding healthcare benefits as well as free dental, vision, and life insurance.  We also have a fantastic pension plan through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.   If that wasn't enough, you will have the opportunity to work in an outstanding work environment as part of a multidisciplinary group of professionals.    The Cuyahoga DD recruits and retains outstanding individuals who are committed to our mission of supporting and empowering people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community. We seek to attract diverse staff who desire to inspire, to promote abilities and talents, to foster inclusion in all aspects of community life, and to hold themselves and others to high expectations.  We hope you choose to join our team!     ASSIGNMENT / LOCATION:  This position will work as an Adult (3+) Float OT in Western Cuyahoga County with a drop-in location at the Big Creek Center in Parma, Ohio.   ** STARTING SALARY:  The actual starting salary will depend on experience and degree.  BA/MA degree candidates will be offered a starting salary between $65,000 - $68,250.  Candidates holding a doctorate will be offered a starting salary between $70,000 - $73,500.  These ranges are firm.  The salary does not take into account the fantastic total compensation package.  This will be discussed during the official job offer. 

The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is one Transition Support Administrator.  Transition Support Administrators work with youth beginning at age 14 through high school graduation to help them plan and prepare for their transition into adult life. Planning will include attending IEP and school transition meetings, collaborating with multi-agency and multi-disciplinary teams, and providing information and connection to age related resources for transition age youth to live, learn, work, and play in the community. Due to the need to serve the individuals and families in Spanish, it is our preference that at least one of the candidates is fluent in both English and Spanish.  However, we will consider ALL candidates who apply.  The nature of work for all Support Administrators, regardless of assingment, includes, but is not limited to, the following:  - Act as the primary point of coordination for the person-centered planning team. Utilize an assess/plan/review/revise process to help teams plan for each individual assigned.  - Assist individuals and teams to identify issues, areas of potential risk, and outcomes that are important to and for the individual.  Complete and/or coordinate thorough assessments to determine the need for services and supports. Revise assessments as needs change and annually.  - Facilitate the development of a person-centered plan, including the determination and direction of needed supports.  Revise plan as needed based on individual or team concerns, progress toward meeting outcomes, plan review, - MUI prevention plans, or other issues that impact the need for services as described in the plan.  - Identify funding sources for supports identified in the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) by utilizing a hierarchy of funding options applicable to each person.  Plan with teams to access services that are cost efficient and effective to meet the needs described in the ISP.  - Establish and approve budgets for services based upon the individual’s assessed needs and preferred ways of meeting those needs.  Manage the fiscal processes related to service authorizations, including use of local and statewide projection tools. Manage processes related to prior authorization as necessary and respond to requests for revisions of authorizations as needed.  - Establish and maintain contact with service providers and natural supports as necessary to ensure that services are effectively coordinated by appropriate providers.  - Promote community presence and participation.  Provide referral and linkage to community resources to help individuals meet their needs and to engage with their communities.  - Implement an ongoing system of monitoring continuous plan review to ensure that supports are delivered according to each individual plan, that progress is being made toward desired outcomes and that individuals are satisfied with services. Take action to remediate any immediate concerns regarding health and welfare. - Assist individuals in choosing providers as needed.  - Assist with enrollment onto Medicaid waivers as appropriate. Complete all related paperwork accurately and in a timely manner to ensure maintenance of funding for supports, including development and recommendation of plans for approval to DODD when services included in plans are funded through the DODD Medicaid Waivers. - Establish an individual’s eligibility for services of County Board of DD. UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:  Employee will be required to drive extensively both within and beyond Cuyahoga County in order to perform the duties of a Support Administrator.  Therefore, access to reliable transportation is a necessity.  Planning meetings will be held in individual/family homes, throughout the community and during the evenings and weekends.     BILINGUAL  OPPORTUNITIES: Due to the need to serve some individuals and families in Spanish, we have a preference for candidates who are fluent in both English and Spanish.  Bilingual applicants would need to be able to communicate in both languages verbally and in writing.   Note that although it is our preference for bilingual candidates, it is NOT necessary that applicants be bilingual to apply for this position.  We will consider all applicants.  If you are specifically interested in a bilingual assignments, please make sure your qualifications and preference are highlighted on your resume and/or cover letter.   START DATE:   The Cuyahoga DD hires Support Administrators in groups, or what we refer to as “waves." The next target date for onboarding Support Administrators is Monday, Januay 8, 2024,  This means if you are interviewed and considered for this position, you must be able to start working full-time on January 8, 2024.  You must also be able to attend the 6 weeks of training that begin immediately upon hire.     BENEFITS PACKAGE: Working at the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities is more than a salary.   The Total Compensation Package is fantastic and includes extensive paid time off, flex working schedules, some remote work, outstanding healthcare benefits that include low cost major medical as well as free dental, vision, and life insurance!  There is also the advantage of a great pension plan through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, not to mention annual pay increases with the ability to earn performance bonuses.  If that wasn't enough, you will have the opportunity to work in an outstanding work environment as part of a multidisciplinary group of professionals.    The starting salaries for our SAs are covered in a Collective Bargaining Agreement (Union Contract).  This agreement takes into consideration not only the education and experience of the applicant but also internal equity for our existing employees.  The typical starting salary for a candidate holding a BA degree is $51,385.00.  The typical starting salary for a Bilingual candidate or candidate holding a MA degree is $52,927.00.           The Cuyahoga DD recruits and retains outstanding individuals who are committed to our mission of supporting and empowering people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community. We seek to attract diverse staff who desire to inspire, to promote abilities and talents, to foster inclusion in all aspects of community life, and to hold themselves and others to high expectations.  We hope you choose to join our team!