Accreditation

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) has found the Knox County Board of DD as providing an exceptional level of services and has provided the County Board with a five-year accreditation. This is the highest-level accreditation that can be awarded. The accreditation found that the Knox County Board complied with all standards set forth by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities and the team recommended that the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities apply for the “Areas of Excellence” citing exceptional standards in monitoring and an exemplary Early Intervention program as just a few of the ways in which the Knox County Board is a leader in quality services. A five-year “Areas of Excellence” accreditation can be applied for only if a four-year is achieved. The Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities applied for this five-year accreditation and was awarded it.

The five-year accreditation follows an extensive review conducted in July by a team that specializes in the rules and regulations governing county boards of Developmental Disabilities. The accreditation review is a very thorough and meticulous process that includes interviews and extensive records reviews. The Ohio Department of DD sets the standards of the different levels of accreditation based on 14 areas of the board’s programs and administration.

This review found that the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities achieved substantial compliance with the standards set forth by the DODD. The review team was also impressed with the way in which Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities creatively implemented best practices in all areas with a clear focus on self-determination.

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Agency Directory

Please direct any e-mail to: support@knoxmrdd.com

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Agency Overview

Individuals with disabilities are more active in the community today than ever before. They are employees, volunteers, home owners, business owners, and consumers. The Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides the added support individuals with disabilities may need to become an active part of their community. The Knox County Board provides services for qualified individuals with a Developmental Disabilities. Examples of Developmental Disabilities are Autism, Down Syndrome, or Cerebral Palsy.

The services the County Board provides are built around the strengths and needs of each individual and family. These services can begin in infancy with Early Intervention Services when a child first begins to exhibit delays. These services may be provided throughout an individuals' life or an individual may no longer need services.

The County Board provides individuals and families with resources, referrals, advocacy, and service coordination. The County Board acts as a gateway to specialized financial resources that help support the special needs of individuals with disabilities.

In addition, The Knox County Board monitors for health, safety, and quality of life. We provide a 24-hour emergency on-call number that people can call if there is an emergency for an individual with a disability. The services provided by The County Board today touch a vast network of specialized service providers, community agencies, and community businesses.

To view the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities's organizational chart, please click here: County Board Organizational Chart

The Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities is located at:

11700 Upper Gilchrist Road

Mount Vernon, OH 43050

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Please direct any e-mail to: support@knoxmrdd.com

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Board Members

The Board of Developmental Disabilities is composed of community members appointed by the Commissioners and the Probate Judge to oversee the operation of the County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

	Pam Coffing, President County Commissioner Appointment
	Keith Hughes, Vice President County Commissioner Appointment
	Jim Workman, Recording Secretary County Commissioner Appointment
	Angie Muston Probate Judge Appointment
	Katharine Fannin Probate Judge Appointment
	Wendi Fowler County Commissioner Appointment
	Jesse Marlow County Commissioner Appointment

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Careers

The Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities complies with all laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment, including those with respect to race, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, military service, and disability. Employment with Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities is contingent upon completion of a successful background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, social security verifications, criminal convictions, driving records, educational credentials, employment verification and drug screening.

Job Postings: Vacant positions will be posted as they occur. If a position is listed as available below, please click on it to open the listing qualifications, responsibilities and deadline for submitting application.

Positions Description(s) Available:

THERE ARE NO POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

Employment Application:

Employment Application

Application Process:

• Click on the link above or call 740-397-4712 for copy of the position description (to be picked up or mailed to you.)
• An application can be obtained by clicking the "Combined Employment Application" above or by calling Human Resources at 740-397-4712 to arrange to pick up an application or to have one mailed to you.
• Complete and return application as instructed to the Human Resources Director.
• Submit all requested documents listed on posting by deadline.
• Candidates selected for an interview will be called to schedule date and time.
• A letter will be sent to all candidates not selected for interviews.

The Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate in any way against any person because of race, color, national origin, handicap, age, sex, and/or religion.

This policy applies to all services or benefits rendered by the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities and its employees.

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Departments

Service & Support Administration (Case Management)
Administration
Human Resources
Fiscal
Superintendent
Quality Assurance (QA) Department
Public Relations
Early Intervention

Service & Support Administration (Case Management)

The Service & Support Administration department (formerly Case Management) is responsible for coordinating services and the development of community options. A Service & Support Administrator (SSA) works directly with eligible individuals to assist in the planning, implementation and monitoring of services. The department manages home supports that include Medicaid Waivers and Supported Living and serves as the connection to Knox County providers in the community. The Community Options Director oversees the SSA Manager, 12 Service and Support Administrators and 2 Secretaries who work directly with individuals enrolled in Board services. For more information contact the Community Options Director at 740-397-4656.

Administration

The Human Resources Department is an architect of the organization programs and information management maintaining an impartial view across all employee levels to provide direction to address situations before they become problems that result in productivity loss by fair and equitable treatment of all employees. All staff seeking or terminating employment enter and exit through this department. The current Human Resources Director is Virginia L. Harden. She can be reached at 740-397-4712

The Fiscal department oversees the management of all Board funds. The employees of the fiscal department provide support to providers, process payroll, and process payments to vendors. In addition to managing the Board funds, the Fiscal department is an important part of the overall operation of Board services. The Fiscal Department is comprised of the Fiscal Director, a Federal Funds Manager, and a Clerical Specialist. For more information regarding payments or fiscal operations contact the Fiscal Director, Rob Mahle at 740-397-4701

The Superintendent is the chief executive officer operating under the direction of the Board. The Superintendent implements the Board's agenda and oversees all departments and their operations. The Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent is Steve Oster. To contact the Superintendent call 740-397-4656.

Quality Assurance (QA)

The Quality Assurance Department is responsible for two areas; Quality Assurance (QA) and Major Unusual Incidents (MUI). Currently, the QA Department consists of two County Board employees. Kelly Gardner, RN, MUI Manager and Bonnallee Ike, Quality Assurance Manager. The QA Department is supervised by Molly Wobbecke, Community Services Director. For information regarding any of the services described above you can contact
Kelly L. Gardner, RN:740-397-4651(W), 740-398-8272(C) Bonnallee Ike: 740-393-6978(W), 740-263-1925 (C)

Public Relations

The Public Relations Department is responsible for facilitating outreach, furthering awareness and building collaborations within the community. The Public Relations Department developes agency informational and promotional material including brochures, flyers, newsletters, posters, banners billboards and press releases to keep the public informed and promote the Board's programs and services. The Public Relations Department maintains the County Board's website and works internally and externally to facilitate events, programs and trainings that provide additional resources to individuals served by the County Board and the community. The Public Relations Department organizes internal and external volunteers to plan, support and execute internal and external events and awareness activities. For more information on Public Relations Department contact Andrea Perry-McKay at 740-263-1034 or support@knoxmrdd.com

Early Intervention

The Early Intervention program is designed to meet the needs of eligible infants and toddlers birth through age two, and to meet the needs of the family related to enhancing the child’s development. The Superintendent supervises this department and the two Early Intervention Specialists provide the services. For more information, contact the Knox County Health Department's Help Me Grow program at 740-392-2200 or 1-800-755-GROW

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History

Fifty years ago, a group of Knox County parents of children with developmental disabilities banded together to support and enrich the lives of individuals in Knox County who had developmental disabilities. Ten years later, the Knox County Board of DD was established as the local government agency charged with the responsibility to serve and protect these same individuals and their families.

Over the past forty years, the Board has filled many roles, doing whatever was necessary to help individuals live fulfilling lives and be welcomed as members of our community. As our residents' needs have changed and government regulations have evolved, the services and supports offered have changed to ensure that the Board continues to serve the best interests of individuals in Knox County.

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Mission

To welcome individuals with disabilities and their families to actively partner with our community in designing their future.

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Values

• Individuals living in safe environments
  
• Individuals as members of the community
  
• Individuals' right to "work"
  
• Individuals as the center of planning
  
• Family access to supports
  
• Quality staff and providers
  
• Open lines of communications
  
• Individuals as active participants in their own destiny
  
• Individuals having financial control and responsibility
  
• Individuals' right to take risks and learn from their mistakes
  
• Sound, thoughtful, inclusive planning
  
• Individuals living healthy balanced lifestyles
  
• Interaction that fosters dignity and respect
  
• The best use of public money
  
• Collaboration as the essence of support

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Vision

To serve the community by collaborating in all areas that impact services and supports to individuals with disabilities and families while remaining fiscally responsible.

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