Agency
Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Aging and Disabilities Services Administration, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
DDD Case Resource Managers are located in Regional Offices in each of the six DSHS Regions and outstations in the Regions.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a social services field.
Client Eligibility
Any individual who has a developmental disability that starts before age 18 years, results in a substantial handicap, and is expected to continue indefinitely, may be eligible for DDD services.
Developmental disabilities are:
- Mental retardation
- Developmental delay (ages birth to six years)
- Cerebral palsy
- Epilepsy
- Autism
- Other neurological conditions or conditions similar to mental retardation.
Services Provided
DDD Case Resource Managers determine eligibility for services, identify needs, and develop, monitor, and coordinate service plans. This person also authorizes payments for division services and other services available though the Aging and Disabilities Services Administration.
The DDD Case Resource Manager is responsible for:
- Determining eligibility for DDD services.
- Needs assessments.
- Plan of Care for people with DDD waivers.
- CARE Assessment for people receiving Medicaid Personal Care.
- By 2006 a Mini Assessment will be completed on people eligible for DDD but receiving no paid service.
- By 2007, a full assessment will be completed on all people receiving a DDD service.
- Service authorization via Social Services Payment System.
- Monitoring and coordination of authorized services.
- Providing resource information and referral services for clients birth through adulthood.
- County Interagency Coordinating Council efforts.
To learn more visit
http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/ddd/index.shtml
Source: Division of Developmental Disabilities, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
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