Rehabilitation program specialist

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Accepting applications for a Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio Is The Heart Of Opportunity, And We Envision Ohio As The Best Place In The Nation For People With Developmental Disabilities To Thrive. Our Core Values Reflect Our Focus On The Experience Of Each Person We Support

• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Respect
  
  

The Division of Human Resources provides quality services to attract, motivate, manage and retain a diverse and competent workforce. The division emphasizes customer service based on consultation and communication with the DODD workforce in order for the agency to more effectively carry out its mission and values.

Job Duties

This position is located at the Northwest Development Center in Toledo, Ohio and, if selected, you will be required to travel to the region regularly.

• Coordinate & review 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 DD;
• Monitors & implements standards to ensure compliance with federal & state regulations;
• Conduct 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;
• Procure federal dollars prepares correspondence to document, explain & implement programs. Evaluate 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.
  
  

Graduate degree in a human services 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).
  
  

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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-

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

Unusual Working Conditions

Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Central Office

Agency Contact Name and Information

Jacob Lowry - [email protected]

Unposting Date

Nov 3, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Northwest Developmental Center

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo

Compensation

$34.96/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Mon. - Fri., 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Counseling and Rehabilitation

Technical Skills

Computer Literacy, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Human Services, Occupational Safety, Public Relations, Training

Professional Skills

Building Consensus, Building Trust, Interpreting Data, Written Communication