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Never heard of us? We have been part of the Defiance and Developmental Disabilities Community for over 20 years. Northwest Ohio Waiver Administration Council (NOWAC) is an extension of the county boards of developmental disabilities in Ohio. We currently serve seven county boards of developmental disabilities, all located in Northwest Ohio. We are considered a Council of Government (COG), a political subdivision of local government. As such, we are able to participate in OPERS, offer Ohio Deferred Compensation, give our employees paid holidays off and offer vacation and sick time accrual and paid personal days. But that isn't all we have to offer, we also offer medical, dental, vision and life insurance to our full-time employees, a health savings account with an annual employer contribution, a small and friendly office environment, flexible work schedule, work/life balance and some remote work availability.

Job Summary

• Investigate all reported major unusual incidents as defined in Ohio Revised Code 5123.61 and Ohio Administrative Code 5123-17-02.
• Travel to appropriate sites (mostly within Northwest Ohio counties), conduct and/or coordinate investigations, collect and review documentation and physical evidence, and interview witnesses.
• Manage investigations according to priority; schedule time to assure priority cases are given proper time commitment to ensure the health and safety of the individual is maintained.
• Maintain deadlines.
• Provide testimony, affidavits, depositions and other supportive information and materials when appropriate.
• Work as a team member to effectively and efficiently communicate with county board(s) the status of the investigation.
• Work jointly with law enforcement, County Department of Human Services, County Case Managers, County Prosecutors and Children Services Boards.
• Assure compliance with DODD rules, local, state, and federal regulatory policies and procedures.
• Participate in county board annual review and stakeholder meeting and other meetings/trainings as required.
• Provide technical assistance/training to member county staff and local agencies as requested.

EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• Associate's Degree, Bachelor's preferred from an accredited college or university. Experience in law enforcement, criminology, social work, or related field preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable certification as required by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• Communicates professing and respectfully.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to understand and comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Maintaining confidentiality is a must.
• Ability to take initiative, think creatively and determine solutions.
• High degree of initiative and ability to work independently without close daily supervision.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of computer operations and databases.
• Combination of education and related experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to carry-out the duties of the position may be accepted.

SALARY/BENEFITS

Starting Salary Range: Will commensurate with experience.

Benefits Include:

• Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays Off
• Ohio Public Employer Retirement System
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Coverage with HSA contribution
• Ohio Deferred Compensation
• Flexible Work Environment
• Some Remote Work Days Available

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance