Eligibility Specialist (4288-61)

“People we serve come from all walks of life and so do we. We want to empower the potential of every team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong."

Ideal Candidates For Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services

• Have a passion for improving others’ lives, demonstrated through superior customer service.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and an appreciation for the work behind providing social services to the community.
• Value a purpose-driven culture, supportive team members, and organizational commitment to growth and innovation.
  
  

Benefits At Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services

• 36.25-hour work week, full-time role. Hourly position paid bi-weekly.
• After the initial training period, hybrid work-from-home options are available. Hours will be fixed with exact schedule to be determined upon hire.
• One week of paid vacation and 15 sick days immediately allocated upon hire. 3 personal days provided per year, prorated with employee start date. Starting vacation accrual of 3 weeks per year. Sick time accrued at 15 days per year after first year of employment with an unlimited accrual.
• Starting salary range, determined by formula accounting for years of experience: $45,240.00 (base rate) to $56,550.00 (10 years of experience performing this same job or job with primarily the same duties.)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Plan, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, and more!
• Ohio Public Employee’s Retirement System which includes a mandatory 10% employee contribution and a 14% employer contribution.
  
  

Eligibility Specialist

As an Eligibility Specialist, your day revolves around performing the Children’s Ohio Eligibility Determination Instrument (COEDI) or the Ohio Eligibility Determination Instrument (OEDI) assessment tools. You will connect to families to schedule and conduct these assessments. After conducting thorough assessments, you'll enter the data into both local and state databases and process eligibility packets. Once results are finalized, you’ll notify families of the outcomes, providing them with clarity and guidance. Throughout the day, you’ll also offer community resources and referrals for those seeking waiver or community-based services. To ensure continuous improvement, you’ll track data and trends related to outcomes and share key insights with your supervisor, helping to enhance service delivery across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Eligibility Determination & Assessment (60%)
• Conduct eligibility determinations for services and nursing home placements using state-approved instruments and other assessment tools.
• Utilize independent judgment to make subjective determinations based on assessment criteria, observations, and professional discretion.
• Provide recommendations for services based on assessments and tools, and meet with agency social workers and supervisors to present findings as needed.
• Community Resource Coordination (25%)
• Assist individuals and families in identifying and selecting appropriate services and support from external community resources outside of the agency.
• Documentation & Reporting (15%)
• Maintain accurate progress notes and prepare reports as required, ensuring confidentiality is upheld.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, special education, human services or related field of study
• One year of full-time paid work experience in programs or services for individuals with developmental disabilities
• Must be able to pass criminal background checks and various abuser registry checks
  
  

Work Location:

In the community including in-home visitation, hybrid-remote, and in the office at HCDDS Support Center: 1520 Madison Road, Cincinnati Ohio, 45206

Deadline To Apply

Monday, February 18, 2025, at noon Eastern time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services offers equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.