Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2 - Ohio Department of Commerce : Job Details

This position will report to Southwest Developmental Center Job Duties: Coordinates & reviews on a statewide basis, rehabilitation &/or habilitation programs for licensed facilities, providers certified under Home & Community-Based Service (HCBS) Waiver, providers certified as Supported Living Providers & accreditation reviews of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (DD); monitors & implements standards to ensure compliance with federal & state regulations; conducts reviews in accordance with the department's quality framework - includes on-site reviews of facilities, interviews with individuals, guardians, provider & county board staff, review of records, documentation & billing of services to identify areas where individuals achieve positive outcomes, where improvement of services is indicated & to ensure that licensed/certified providers & county boards maintain licensing/certification &/or accreditation standards in accordance with applicable federal & state statutes, administrative rules, regulations & procedures. Prepares & coordinates responses to inquiries &/or complaints which may arise. Develops & writes reports in accordance with office procedures; procures federal dollars prepares correspondence to document, explain & implement programs. Evaluates delivery of services provided by County Boards of DD. Advises providers & county boards on matters related to interpretation & implementation of applicable rules & regulations. Provides technical assistance to county board & providers on all aspects of compliance, quality assurance & accreditation. Represents department in training sessions & conferences to exchange & communicate relevant information to improve licensure, certification & accreditation process. Performs other duties as assigned. Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications Graduate degree in a human service area (i.e., rehabilitation counseling, special education, guidance & counseling, psychology, social work, child & family community services) as required by an accredited college or university -Or a graduate degree that leads to licensure as a licensed professional counselor by the Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board. -Or completion of graduate degree in other related vocational rehabilitation areas (e.g., rehabilitation management/administration from an accredited college or university). -Or completion of graduate field of study in human services area (i.e., same examples as cited previously) as required by accredited college or university; 12 mos. exp. as Rehabilitation Program Specialist 1, 69731. -Or in Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services only, licensed, certified, or registered clinical professional per OAC 5122-21-03 (E) Personnel Requirements (2). -Or in Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities only, 4 yrs. exp. in private or governmental agency responsible for habilitative &/or rehabilitative programs development in developmental disabilities (i.e., working with individuals with developmental disabilities); bachelor's degree in professional human services field (e.g., psychology, education, anthropology) in accordance with provisions of 42 CFR 483.430(b)(5)(x) & interpretive guidelines issued by centers for Medicaid & Medicare services. Job Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation Technical Skills: Compliance Enforcement, Communications Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management