Funding Specialist

At Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DCBDD), we understand that life can be unexpected and we are here to help. We are committed to meeting people where they are and working together to develop a plan that supports identified needs and goals for the future. DCBDD provides support to people with developmental disabilities through two core areas: Early Intervention and Service and Support Administration.

Mission: To inspire, empower, and support people to achieve their full potential.

Vision: All people will lead personally fulfilling lives.

Candidates must model the following established core values: Inclusion, Equity, and Integrity

Primary Objective: Provides a variety of support functions to the Programs and Services Department and to the agency to ensure timely acquisition of required documentation and data related to local, state, and federal funding sources including but not limited to, Targeted Case Management (TCM), Title XX (TXX), DODD Rental Assistance Program (RAP), and Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC).

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in social work, human services, accounting, finance, or related field and two (2) years’ experience working as a Service and Support Administrator; an equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Ability to obtain and maintain DODD Service and Support Administration certification per OAC 5123:2-5-02.

Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and acceptable driving record as stipulated by the Board’s insurance carrier.

Physical Requirements: Sedentary work strength level. The physical requirements of the position are identified as sedentary work, which may require the lifting of up to 10 pounds occasionally.

The physical activity of the position is manual dexterity, talking, hearing, reaching, and navigating your environment.

Ability to operate standard office equipment in the performance of essential functions (e.g. copy machine, fax machine, personal computer, and telephone.).

Other Requirements: Successful completion of a criminal records check (BCI and/or FBI) and registry/database check as required by DODD, driving record checks, and DCBDD receiving favorable reference reports.

Generates and projects costs associated with waiver services; prepares and implements training related to funding for the Programs and Services Department; continuously reviews rules and rule changes associated with waiver services and the Medicaid Services System (MSS); collects and enters data and fiscal information for services (i.e., MSS, Payment Authorization for Waiver Services (PAWS)); directly completes the MSS and informs SSAs of identified costs for services.

Generates and projects costs associated with locally funded services and informs SSAs and Service Coordinators of identified costs for services.

Works directly with the SSAs and Service Coordinators as part of the planning process to plan for services, including review of utilization reports; maintains ongoing communication with SSAs, Service Coordinators, and providers regarding waiver funding, local funding, annual planning, and billing; attends team meetings as needed to prepare and review waiver funding.

Monitors and tracks providers’ utilization of service units authorized; communicates with SSAs, Service Coordinators, and providers regarding utilization tracking.

Creates and completes relevant reports and documents consistent with areas of responsibility and as assigned by the Medicaid and Funding Supervisor and the Senior Director of Operations and Finance.

Responsible for the review and submission of TCM, TXX, DODD RAP, and MAC billing; implements process for necessary corrections and prepares and implements related trainings.

Provides support functions to the Medicaid and Funding Supervisor and Senior Director of Operations and Finance.

Responsible for ensuring proper financial information, analysis, and forecasting to the Medicaid and Funding Supervisor and Senior Director of Operations and Finance.

Participates in MAC Random Moment Time Studies.

Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and superior customer service.

Adheres to all ORC, OAC, and DCBDD policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

All applications must include a cover letter and resume.

DCBDD is committed to gaining a better understanding of ourselves and making progressive changes to realize our goal of true equity and inclusion.

DCBDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER