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Developmental Disabilities Resources Coordinator

Job Locations US-ME-Augusta | US-ME-South Portland
Posted Date 6 months ago(10/12/2022 1:00 PM)
Job ID
2022-8353
# of Openings
1
Category
Operation Support
Type
Regular Full-Time
Practice Area
Staffing Solutions Organization

Overview

 

 

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, technology, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals worldwide—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm has extensive experience in all 50 states, Canada, and a growing practice in Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.   

 

 

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Public Consulting Group, is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve

Responsibilities

 

Social Worker (Developmental Disabilities) - Developmental Disabilities Resources Coordinator (OADS Clinical Review Team)

 

Hybrid work location of Augusta, Maine

 

 

 

Responsibilites 

 

  • Conduct systematic reviews, analyses, and case reviews to determine support needs, approve additional support, medical add-on and increased staffing for members of the Section 21 Home and Community Based Waiver for Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities & Autism
  • Perform timely case reviews and clinical input and recommendations about staffing and support needs
  • Facilitate case reviews, presentations, and team review meetings
  • Presentation to stakeholder or sub-groups as required
  • Conduct data collection and analysis within the system
  • Demonstrate excellent written documentation, and record keeping
  • Interact professionally with various levels of leadership and teams within OADS

 

Qualifications

 

 

Experience and Education 

 

 

  • Bachelors’ degree in Social Work or related field 
  • Preference given to Master’s Social Work or Master’s level degree in the above
  • Current professional licensure – Minimum LSW; preferred: LCSW, LMSW, LCPC, Doctorate, PhD level
  • Three (3) years minimum working within crisis, behavioral intervention, evaluation and treatment of adults with IDD/ASD or similar populations
  • Preference given to documented training history in: Trauma Informed Practice, Crisis De-escalation, Positive Behavioral Supports, Behavioral Intervention and related trainings
  • Position requires a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

 

  • Knowledge of social work principles, practices, values, and ethics as they apply to the developmental disabilities field
  • Knowledge of home-finding and placement methods and practices
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local social service agencies and program
  • Knowledge of the various social and psychological factors influencing the behavior of individuals and family systems and the psychosocial aspects of developmental disabilities and emotional maladjustment
  • Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and court or legal procedures and practices pertaining to provision of services to the developmentally disabled
  • Knowledge of data collection, research, and resource development planning techniques and practice
  • Knowledge of agency and system goals, objectives, and operating procedures

 

  • Ability to communicate with a variety of people and to gain the confidence and cooperation of clients, their families, and other interested persons
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to plan and evaluate work, establish priorities, schedule workloads, and respond effectively and appropriately to crisis situations
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to write clearly and effectively
  • Ability to obtain information from others and explain the social service program
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports

 

(These may be acquired on the job and are needed to perform the work assigned)

 

  • Knowledge of modern methods of developmental disabilities intervention
  • Knowledge of system change theory and community organization
  • Ability to explain legal documents pertaining to trusts, court certification, guardianship, and Court Ordered Consent Decree
  • Ability to analyze and interpret case information and make sound differential diagnostic and treatment decisions

 

 

 

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EEO Statement

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work

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