OIDD Caseworker 1

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Human Services dedicated to improving the lives of others? Delaware County Department of Human Services, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities has immediate openings for Caseworker 1s. We are currently seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package, and opportunities for career advancement.If you are interested in this career opportunity, please apply today.Caseworker/Supports Coordinator is a critical service that involves the primary functions of locating, coordinating, and monitoring needed services and supports for waiver participants.Locating services and supports consists of assistance to the participant and his or her family in linking, arranging for, and obtaining services specified in an Individual Support Plan (ISP), including needed medical, social, habilitation, education, or other community services.Coordination consists of development and ongoing management of the ISP in cooperation with the participant, his or her family, members of the ISP team, and providers of service.Monitoring consists of ongoing contact with the participant and their family to ensure services are implemented as per the participant's plan. In addition to locating, coordinating, and monitoring, Supports Coordination also includes providing information and assistance in order to help participants decide whether to select participant direction of services, and assistance for participants who opt to direct services.