Developmental Disability Specialist III - Coordination

Job Announcement

Join a dedicated team where your clinical judgment, mentorship, and commitment to person-centered planning help individuals thrive in their communities! This position supervises a team of Support Coordinators and provides clinical direction to them in areas including clinical assessment of client needs (including treatment modalities, intervention techniques, behavior management, independent living skills, supportive counseling, family education, crisis intervention, housing, communication, recreation, financial, medical, transportation, vocational, legal, education, etc.);
Interdisciplinary Team Leadership; formulating, writing and developing Person Centered Plans; continuous individual progress review and evaluation, use of assessment tools; referral methods; case consultation, documentation, and special projects. Assists DDSII Support Coordinators in determining clinical interventions and in problem solving in order to enhance their knowledge, abilities, and clinical skills. Supervises Support Coordinators administrative duties. Provides training and education regarding inter and intra-agency services and clinical interventions.

Provides oversight and review of submissions required to maintain services under the DD Waivers (Service Modifications, Renewals, etc.) including submissions in WaMS (Waiver Management System). Participates in record and utilization reviews. Assumes caseload duties in the absence of supervises. Provides Crisis Intervention Assistance. Participates in Emergency 24-Hour on-call rotation for service provision. Oversees the use and maintenance of the electronic health record to record all aspects of Support Coordination performance as well as to document the delivery of services.

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Multiple positions may be filled from this advertisement.
The CSB strives to create a work environment that facilitates professional growth by broadening your skill base with extensive training and development, modeling best practices in employee relations, employee recognition programs and advancement opportunities along with providing a highly competitive wage and benefits package. Since 1969, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has served individuals of all ages who have mental illness, substance use disorders, serious emotional and/or developmental disabilities.

Our vision, aligned with the goals of One Fairfax, is that everyone in our community has the support needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Fairfax County is a dynamic and diverse community spanning over 400 square miles. With over 1.2 million residents, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia. Operating as part of Fairfax County government's human services system the CSB provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.

To learn more about careers in this area, please watch our Support Coordination Services video. Additional benefits of working with the CSB include:

• Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home - including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1560/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.
• The CSB provides clinical supervision for employees who are registered as licensed eligible mental health in one of the following areas:
  Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• License/Certification Reimbursement - Reimbursement for job related licenses and/or certifications once per year.
• To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page.