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What are the duties of a Service Coordinator?
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 Serve as the communicator for making sure that those who
need to know, do know.
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Link the individual to those who provide services and
supports.
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Make sure supports promised in the plan are delivered and
that concerns are addressed.
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Assist the individual to be realistic and to understand
choices and options
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Work closely with families and others in order to understand
the individual and the needs of the individual
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Presently, there are 10 service coordinators hired for
325 individuals in the program.
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Service coordinators have bachelor degree education and are
responsible to act as the point of contact for individuals served.
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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
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What are Residential
Services?
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Assistance to individuals with mental retardation and developmental
disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own communities
with the supports they choose.
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There is an array of housing options available to
individuals and their families. Individuals can choose to live in a
family home, a state developmental center, a group home, a nursing home for
individuals with MR/DD, or a rental property, such as, an apartment or home
in the community.
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Services and supports are paid through state, supported
living and waiver funds. These funds are provided by county and state
agencies, such as, the Sandusky County Board of MR/DD, the Ohio Department of
MR/DD and/or the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services. Funds
are generated from the state budget and local tax levy.
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Presently, there are 118 individuals receiving services
and supports in 51 residential homes in Sandusky County.
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A provider of residential services must be state
certified and approved to be a member of the Sandusky County Provider
Pool. Providers are mandated to screen employees with law enforcement
and provide training.
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Presently there are 5 residential providers assisting
individual in Sandusky County.
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