Funding Specialist

Salary : $58,198.40 - $75,088.00 Annually

Location : Delaware, OH

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2501175

Department : Board of Developmental Disabilities

Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2026

Closing Date : 2 / 22 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : N / A

Objectives

At the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DCBDD), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live, learn, work, and thrive as a valued member of our community. We support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families at every stage of life, connecting them with resources, creating opportunities for inclusion, and empowering them to achieve their goals. Our work is driven by compassion, collaboration, and a deep respect for the dignity and potential of every person we serve. Joining our team means more than just starting a new job, it is becoming part of a mission-driven organization where your skills make a lasting difference in the lives of others and in the heart of our growing community.

Mission : To inspire, empower, and support people to achieve their full potential.

Vision : All people will lead personally fulfilling lives.

Candidates must model the following established core values : Inclusion, Equity, and Integrity

Primary Objective : The Funding Specialist supports the planning, authorization, and financial oversight of waiver and locally funded services for individuals served by the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities. This position works collaboratively with Service and Support Administrators (SSA), providers, and agency leadership to project service costs, enter and monitor funding data, track service utilization, and ensure compliance with applicable Medicaid, waiver, and funding regulations. The Funding Specialist prepares reports, provides technical assistance and training related to funding processes, and supports accurate forecasting to promote effective and responsible use of public funds.

Job Standards

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree in social work, human services, accounting, finance, or related field and two (2) years' experience working as a Service and Support Administrator; an equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Ability to obtain and maintain DODD Service and Support Administration certification per OAC 5123-5-02.

Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver's License and acceptable driving record as stipulated by the Board's insurance carrier.

Physical Requirements : Sedentary work strength level. The physical requirements of the position are identified as sedentary work, which may require the lifting of up to 10 pounds occasionally.

The physical activity of the position is manual dexterity, talking, hearing, reaching, and navigating your environment.

Ability to operate standard office equipment in the performance of essential functions (e.g. copy machine, fax machine, personal computer, and telephone.).

Other Requirements : Successful completion of a criminal records check (BCI and / or FBI) and registry / database check as required by DODD, driving record checks, and DCBDD receiving favorable reference reports.

Essential Functions

Generates and projects costs associated with waiver services; continuously reviews rules and rule changes associated with waiver services and the Medicaid Services System (MSS); collects and enters data and fiscal information for services (i.e., MSS, Payment Authorization for Waiver Services (PAWS), and Level of Care (LOC)); directly completes the MSS and informs SSAs of identified costs for services.

Generates and projects costs associated with locally funded services and informs SSAs of identified costs for services.

Works directly with the SSAs as part of the planning process to plan for services, including review of utilization reports; maintains ongoing communication with SSAs and providers regarding waiver funding, local funding, annual planning, and billing; attends team meetings as needed to prepare and review waiver funding.

Monitors and tracks providers' utilization of service units authorized; communicates with SSAs and providers regarding utilization tracking.

Creates and completes relevant reports and documents consistent with areas of responsibility and as assigned by the Medicaid and Funding Supervisor and the Senior Director of Operations and Finance.

Provides support functions to the Medicaid and Funding Supervisor and Senior Director of Operations and Finance.

Responsible for ensuring proper financial information, analysis, and forecasting to the Medicaid and Funding Supervisor and Senior Director of Operations and Finance.

Delivers training opportunities to employees regarding funding authorization and associated rules and internal policies and procedures; evaluates training outcomes in order to recommend adjustments if necessary; works with administration to gain an understanding of evolving training needs as it relates to funding.

Participates in MAC Random Moment Time Studies.

Participates in office, agency, local and / or state committees or meetings as assigned.

Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and superior customer service.

Adheres to all ORC, OAC, and DCBDD policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Supplemental Information

DCBDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M / F / D / V

In addition to a competitive compensation plan, DCBDD offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which includes, but is not limited to, medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance and the option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Medical or Dependent Care Account (FSA). Additional benefits include employer and employee paid supplemental life insurance, pension through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), supplemental deferred compensation, a professional development allotment, tuition reimbursement, and an EAP program. Paid time off is offered in the form of vacation, personal, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement.

01

Do you possess a bachelor's degree or graduate-level degree in social work, human services, accounting, finance, or other related field from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess working with individuals with disabilities, developmental delays, or diagnosed physical or mental conditions?

03

Do you possess a valid Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Service and Support Administrator Certification?

04

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

Required Question