Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

ChildNet, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community-based care (CBC) agency servicing Broward and Palm Beach County. We are contracted with the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, to provide case management support to abused, abandoned, and neglected children. ChildNet is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and employs over 600 staff at its location in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida.

Job Summary: Coordinates services and supports for children with developmental disabilities including through the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.

Essential Functions:

The items listed below are intended to provide an overview of the essential functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that the position may be required to provide.

• Complete and submit applications to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) for children who may qualify.
• Provide service oversight for children eligible for APD (this includes those enrolled in the Medicaid Waiver and waitlist)
• Facilitate quarterly staffings for APD eligible children in partnership with APD staff
• Conduct APD licensed home visits as outlined in ChildNet’s Policy and Procedure
• Consults with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) service providers regarding children’s behaviors.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with APD and ABA treatment providers in the community
• Conduct site visits to ensure compliance with DCF, ChildNet, and APD safety and regulatory requirements.
• Assess and respond to identified concerns related to the safety, wellbeing, and care of children in assigned placements.
• Collect, track, and manage data related to APD referrals, eligibility status, site visits, and relevant services.
• Deliver timely support and technical assistance toward resolving quality concerns and enhance performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS:

Years of Experience:

• Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
• Experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
• One (1) year of child welfare experience

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related Human Services discipline
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst preferred

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

ChildNet is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, sex, age, religion, color, disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veterans status or military service obligation, medical condition, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and any other status protected by applicable law. Including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4. ChildNet is also a Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP).