Psychologist or Mental Health Professional

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctoral Degree in Psychology (preferably Developmental), School Psychology, or related discipline from an accredited college/university required. Five years professional experience with children ages 0-22 in the field of intellectual/ developmental disabilities (IDD), especially child development, early childhood education, dual diagnosis (IDD/mental illness). In lieu of psychology degree, LISW or LPCC with required experience required; Knowledge of and experience with Ohio Rules & Laws relevant to early intervention, preschool, and school age with disabilities; must be able to pass pre-employment testing including background check and drug test; must hold valid Ohio Driver’ License-Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; must meet and maintain Board/Ohio School Plan insurability standards for driving

STARTING PAY:
$28.27 per hour to $32.80 per hour

*A higher rate of pay could be achieved with substantial related experience and/or education

PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Professional training and experience in psychological assessment of children (intelligence, adaptive behavior, mental health, developmental disabilities, and functional behavioral analysis)
• Experience with a variety of trauma-informed and evidence-based counseling methodologies and behavioral treatment strategies
• Detail oriented; excellent organizational and communication (written & verbal) skills; intermediate to advanced skill with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of staff, parents, and other agency administrators.
• Have a strong customer service focus.
• Demonstrate overall commitment to and understand the rights of people with disabilities.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct psychological evaluations of referred persons ages birth to 22 using various assessment methods and instruments; complete timely reports; Provide individual and/or group psychological intervention for referred individuals; provide training and/or consultation as appropriate; Consult regarding psychological/developmental aspects of programming; offer input for development/review of individuals’ service plans (i.e., IFSP, IEP, ISP)

Assist in the development and implementation of training for staff and others; Engage in continuing education to expand/enhance professional skills and knowledge to comply with all laws and rules governing the relevant scope of practice; Participate in research as requested; serve as department/agency representative on various committees, task forces, etc.

Uphold the rights, dignity, and respect of all persons serviced and their families; ensure all aspects of the organization’s services are conducted in a manner that ensures a safe environment for participants and employees

Perform other related duties as assigned

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 17th, 2018

Community Specialist – Job Coach

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred; One year experience in related field is preferred; must hold valid Ohio Driver’ License-Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; must meet and maintain Board/Ohio School Plan insurability standards for driving; must be able to provide nursing delegation as directed; must have strong communication, verbal and written skills; must demonstrate exceptional training and organizational skills; knowledge of the city’s resources and strong research skills preferred; must have the ability to represent participants and agency in a professional manner; must be familiar with disability-related issues, services/resources, accommodations and assistive technology; must be able to lift, bend, push and pull at least 50 pounds; must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

STARTING PAY:
High School Diploma: $14.24 per hour
Associate’s Degree: $15.22 per hour
Bachelor’s Degree: $16.98 per hour
Master’s Degree: $18.52 per hour

*A higher rate of pay could be achieved with substantial related experience and/or education

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
Adult Services Worker Certification – Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (can be obtained upon hire); must hold valid American Red Cross or equivalent first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist participants to explore educational, social, recreational resources and employment opportunities in the community utilizing agency vehicles and/or public/alternative transportation. Facilitate and provide Discovery, training, support, inclusion and accommodations for participants in the community and at work. Independently engage persons served in structured and unstructured community activities and volunteer opportunities through use of agency vehicles and/or public/alternative transportation. Facilitate/write meaningful community-based outcomes that align with each participant’s person-centered plan. Develop employment plans in collaboration with Employment Services. Deliver services which adhere to CMS, DODD and CARF rules and standards. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local rules and statues. Maintain an environment free of health and safety hazards.

Establish, maintain and promote excellent working relationships among participants, community sites and employers. Develop partnerships with community resources utilizing networking skills and knowledge of the Columbus metropolitan area using agency vehicles and/or public/alternative transportation. Maintain a thorough knowledge of COTA bus routes and access to the community by this means in order to use and train people served.

Uphold the rights, dignity and respect of all persons served as well as promote independence and self-advocacy skills. Teach new skills in community settings (both hard and soft skills). Provide assistance with meals, personal care and transport individuals to/from community activities and job sites. Ensure the health and safety of all participants.

Attend all meetings as scheduled to provide input for the development of the ISP. Maintain records and prepare reports that are compliant with Medicaid billing requirements via the use of ARC Information Management System (AIMS) or other applications. Monitor progress and prepare reports detailing activities, progress and future services. Participate in all required meetings and staff training. Works flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed to complete duties.

This position contributes to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, August 9, 2018

Community Specialist – Housekeeping

2nd Shift position (3pm-11pm)

STARTING PAY:
High School Diploma: $14.24 per hour
Associate’s Degree: $15.22 per hour
Bachelor’s Degree: $16.98 per hour
Master’s Degree: $18.52 per hour

*A higher rate of pay could be achieved with substantial related experience and/or education

This position contributes to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, August 9, 2018

Community Specialist – ARC Industries

STARTING PAY:
High School Diploma: $14.24 per hour
Associate’s Degree: $15.22 per hour
Bachelor’s Degree: $16.98 per hour
Master’s Degree: $18.52 per hour

*A higher rate of pay could be achieved with substantial related experience

Establish, maintain and promote excellent working relationships among participants, service coordinators, community sites and employers. Develop partnerships with community resources utilizing networking skills and knowledge of the Columbus metropolitan area using agency vehicles and/or public/alternative transportation. Maintain a thorough knowledge of COTA bus routes and access to the community by this means in order to use and train people served.

Provide transportation to and from the individual’s home to the facility-based location for individuals receiving services.

This position contributes to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous Posting

Assistant Principal – West Central School

Position is scheduled to work 1920 hours per year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree Special Education, Education Administration, or related field; three years successful experience administrative/supervisory in program for children with multiple disabilities or equivalent; excellent written and verbal communication skills are required; demonstrated leadership qualities to work with a diverse group of staff, parents and other school administrators with a strong customer service focus; strong computer skills preferred in Microsoft products, educational software and instructional technology.

STARTING PAY:
Determined by Education and Experience

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
Ohio Department of Education Principal’s license or the equivalent to supervise educational and related services staff or able to obtain license; Ohio Driver’s License – Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles – willing to obtain Van Driver certification and transport students and staff in agency vehicles. Must maintain insurability with agency insurance carrier.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform those tasks assigned by the building principal and assist the building principal in the development and continuous implementation of a program for children with multiple needs which promotes the educational well-being of each student in the school. Upholds the rights, dignity and respect of all students as well as promotes independence and self-advocacy skills throughout the operation of all services provided.

Assists Principal in building and sustaining a core school mission focused on Discovery and Transition for youth age 14 – 21 with multiple and severe disabilities; Provides direct supervision to classroom instructional staff and related services staff, both in WCSTS as well as in collaborative class locations in local school districts; Assists in the establishment of goals and objectives for the school. Assists in the development and implementation of building policy and procedure as assigned by the principal.

Provides leadership in planning, implementing and evaluating instructional programs; Provides leadership in teaching techniques, innovation and class organization; Represent the building administrative team on school district committees as assigned; Observes and guides classroom instructional teams to design effective instruction; Assists in planning and implementing of programs for the health, safety and welfare of the students. Encourages and supports collaboration among staff to ensure flexible and responsive support as needed by students in school- and community-based activities.

Assists Principal with the interviewing, evaluating and selecting of instructors and assistants; Provides liaison with FCBDD departments, collaborative districts’ administration, and with other community agencies as needed. Oversees IEP and Transition Plan development for each student and supports the implementation with instructors and families; Provides direction and supervision for student interns.

As assigned by the principal, monitors the maintenance of the school and school facilities; assists in the security of the building; monitors yearly inventories of all school equipment; Assists in the communication between the school and the community including the civil authorities; Deliver services which adhere to CMS, DODD and ODE rules and standards. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local rules and statues. Maintain an environment free of health and safety hazards.

Performs other duties as assigned.

This position contributes to the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 16, 2018

Occupational Therapist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with major coursework in Occupational Therapy; one year of experience preferred; ; valid Ohio Driver’s License – Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; must meet and maintain Board/Ohio School Plan insurability standards for driving; ability to lift, bend, push and pull up to 50 pounds preferred

STARTING PAY:
$25.03 per hour to $29.95 per hour

*A higher rate of pay could be achieved with substantial related experience and/or education

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
Occupational Therapy License – State of Ohio OT & PT Board; Occupational Therapy License – Ohio Department of Education

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides direct implementation, consultation and monitoring of occupational therapy intervention for students with moderate, severe and profound developmental disabilities across domains and environments as related to IEP goals/objectives and other school programs; provides training in a wide variety of community-based settings, which may require using public transportation or driving a county vehicle; completes assessments of students to obtain current levels of functioning and need to assist in the development of the IEP and related school programming; assessments may include, but are not limited to activities of daily living, mobility (wheelchair), posture, reflexes and fine/gross motor; assessments may be completed in school and community environment; evaluates need for the fabricates orthotic devices; fits and instructs in use of prostheses; develops and maintains occupational therapy equipment

Plans, reviews, selects and maintains therapeutic equipment and materials for use in the assigned learning environment; requests, secures and follows up on medical information relative to the occupational therapy plan; maintains the assigned environment in a condition which is conducive for learning and free of health and safety hazards

Participates as a member of the trans-disciplinary team working with other professional staff in assessing, developing, implementing, evaluating and modifying the Individual Educational Plan/Classroom based Occupational Therapy Program

Prepares and maintains written records and reports as required on, but not limited to, student assessments, program objectives and progress data for regular evaluations and for revision of the Individual Educational Plan/Classroom based Occupational Therapy Program

Provides consultation services with instructors, parents, guardians and/or others to promote generalization of developed skills; may perform delegated nursing tasks and/or procedures

Performs other related duties as assigned

This position contributes to the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

Program Manager – Housekeeping

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education or related field; one year experience in field of developmental disabilities preferred; must be able to lift, bend, push and pull up to 50 pounds; valid Ohio Driver’s License – Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles required; must meet and maintain insurability requirements as set by the Board; dependable transportation needed

STARTING PAY:
$20.61 per hour to $24.71 per hour

*Upper end of the pay range is reserved for candidates who possess an advanced degree and have substantial experience in a similar role

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
Adult Services Supervisor Certification-Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (can be obtained upon hired); Must hold valid American Red Cross or equivalent first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification; must complete eight hours of approved DODD training (can be obtained upon hire)

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides advocacy and direct services for individuals with developmental disabilities; assumes overall program management responsibilities for assigned clients; develops and implements pre-placement and on-going Individual Habilitation Plans

Provides counseling services for and maintains follow-up contact with clients, families and significant others and arranges or provides for rehabilitation services, social services, training, employment, etc., for assigned clients

Attends staff meetings, case conferences, IHP staffing

Coordinates and consults with co-workers and other community and local agencies; provides transportation for employees

Writes, completes, prepares documents, correspondence, reports, forms, case summaries, etc. for files; maintains necessary records and files

Participates in and/or provides staff training programs

May perform delegated nursing tasks and/or procedures

Performs other related duties as assigned

This position contributes to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 2, 2018

Creative Arts Specialist-Early Childhood

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art from an approved institution • At least one year experience preferred working with young children • Ability to bend, push and/or pull up to 50 lbs STARTING PAY: $23.68 per hour to $28.35 per hour A higher rate of pay could be achieved with substantial related experience and/or education Internal candidate’s please contact Human Resources with questions related to compensation

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License—Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles • Educational Aide Permit—Ohio Department of Education

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • instruct children with moderate, severe and profound developmental disabilities in an inclusive environment with typically developing peers in order to provide basic skill development in the areas of art and music • carry out all aspects of professional responsibility as designated in the school’s administrative guidelines. • provide direction for creative arts and music volunteers and/or professionals as assigned. • travel to early childhood sites to deliver services. • maintain a classroom environment which is conducive to creative expression and is free of health and safety hazards. • consult with teachers and specialists to support creative art and music in the classroom and to promote generalization across settings. • participate as a member of transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams to assess, develop, implement, evaluate and modify Individualized Education Plans. • perform informal developmental assessments of children. • observe and confer with teachers and other team members in order to develop and adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of individual children. • use photographs, video, written accounts and student artifacts to document the work he or she does with the children. • utilize resources outside of the early childhood setting to support the Creative Art and Music Curriculum. • provide a variety of materials and experiences to support learning and development that aligns with Ohio’s Early Learning Development Standards, Approaches Toward Learning. • performs other related duties that support the ECE curriculum and environment as inspired by the influences of the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, June 28, 2018

Logistics Specialist – ARC Industries Transportation

SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Logistics Manager and the Director of Adult Services Transportation, provides information, serving as a resource to agency staff, families and individuals served; assures compliance with agency policies, and all relevant guidelines, codes, regulations, and laws; ensure all aspects of the logistics department are carried out in a manner the ensures a safe environment for participants and employees. Ensures a safe, effective alternate transportation system for individuals in need of transportation options.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent; 2 years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Good computer skills preferred; good oral and written communication skills. Must be able to juggle multiple tasks at once and meet deadlines under pressure. Strong organizational skills required. Must be able to learn and use office and transportation software. Must be able to work effectively with a diverse group of staff, parents and other agency administrators with a strong customer service focus. Has excellent communication skills, is a team player and is willing to work flexible hours. Must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks and drug test.

STARTING PAY:
$16.77 per hour to $19.48 per hour

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
Valid Ohio Driver License – Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; must meet and maintain insurability requirements

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operates and maintains a computerized routing system and assists in all phases of van routing; May perform onsite accident investigations, takes photos, writes reports, and secures policy and insurance information for appropriate follow and to improve safety procedures; Transports vehicles to and from service appointments; May transport individual(s) for drug testing, drive vehicle to complete participant routes, and obtaining information on complaints from the community and employees.

Identifies daily operation concerns related to pick-up times, identifies vehicle accommodations needs, and develops participant schedules using a web-based database specialized software; Promotes safe work activities by conducting safety audits, trains employees on safe work practices, and meets with individual employees on specific vehicle needs; Conducts road checks to evaluate route & vehicle performance, visits pick up and drop off locations to review loading procedures and insures safety procedures are being followed. May serve as a liaison to program sites for resolution of concerns and issues with contract transportation providers
Supports Alternate Transportation with audit, vehicle and route performance, on-site inspections and verifications of required documentation and vendor contract performance; Provides training for employees and contract personnel in areas such as but not limited to defensive driving, MUIs, safety, first aid, CPR and AED; Documents and monitors required training needs of employees and contract personnel; provides notification to employees in need of training and ensures required training is received; maintains current and accurate training records; ascertains training provided meets all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Provides back-up and support for operations at all adult services locations including work as a van driver and trainer.

Serves as communication point for all, verifies route times and maintains routes for efficiency. Communicates with adult services staff at compound sites regarding service changes, ridership additions, deletions, behavior concerns and vehicle changes. Communicates with and updates parents, providers and facility staff on routing related matters as necessary; Maintains confidentiality of information related to participants and employees; May perform clerical duties including maintaining files, answering phones, preparing time reports for payroll and other duties as assigned

Performs other duties as assigned

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 11, 2018

Community Employment Specialist – Job Developer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree required; one year experience in Business and/or developmental disabilities field is preferred; must be able to lift, bend, push and pull up to 50 pounds; valid Ohio Driver’s License – Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; must meet and maintain Board/Ohio School Plan insurability standards for driving; dependable transportation needed

STARTING PAY:
$20.61 per hour to $24.71 per hour

*Upper end of the pay range is reserved for candidates who possess an advanced degree and have substantial experience in a similar role

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILIES:
Conducts job search with area employers to perform job analysis and secure employment opportunities for clients served in the Job Placement programs; screens, selects and provides an orientation program to appropriate employers

Reviews information on and meets with clients referred for job placement in community; ensures client skills are appropriate for assigned job responsibilities; consults with staff, client and others to assess needs, preferences and interests

Provides job placement information for employers, staff, family and other interested parties

Provides technical assistance to employers, co-workers, staff and others as requested (either by phone or on-site)

Maintains information update on all elements of job placement e.g., job availability, prevailing wages, employment requirements, pertinent legislation, employment benefits, social security, taxes; prepares job placement reports and maintains placement records

Participates in and/or provides staff and client training programs; attends staff meetings to obtain and provide information; provides transportation for employees

May perform delegated nursing tasks and/or procedures

Performs other related duties as assigned

This position contributes to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 11, 2018