Written by Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) or providers are the backbone to the developmental disabilities (DD) service system. They are a critical piece, and without them, people with DD go without services that they need. The Shelby County Board of DD does not typically provide direct services in homes or day… Read more »
POSTING DATE: May 22, 2023 – until filled POSITION: Full-Time Para Professional – Shelby Hills Preschool Classroom (Jackson Center Location) QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate. Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Aide Permit, or willingness to obtain (the Board of DD will provide guidance for the certification process if needed). Successful completion of a physical, BCI/FBI background check and multiple… Read more »
POSTING DATE: May 22, 2023 – until filled POSITION: Part-Time Para Professional – Shelby Hills Preschool Classroom (Jackson Center Location) QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate. Ohio Department of Education Aide Permit or willingness to obtain the same. Successful completion of a physical, BCI/FBI background check and multiple database background checks as defined by ODODD Rule 5123-2-02. Must be physically… Read more »
POSTING DATE: May 22, 2023 – until filled POSITION: Provider Support Coordinator QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required. Strong communication, organizational and customer service skills required. Knowledge of Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) rules preferred. Familiarity with the Service and Support Administration (SSA) rule, the Individual Support Plan (ISP) process and documentation/billing requirements preferred. Satisfactory… Read more »
POSTING DATE: April 19th, 2023 – until filled POSITION: Preschool Instructor – 9 Month/Full-Time at Shelby Hills Preschool (JACKSON CENTER Classroom) QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. ODE Early Childhood Intervention Specialist License preferred; OR Kindergarten Primary or Kindergarten Elementary Certificate with Early Education of the Handicapped validation or Prekindergarten Special Needs endorsement preferred;… Read more »
The Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities welcomes Woody the Therapy Dog to their growing staff. Woody is a Great Pyrenees mix that belongs to the Shelby Hills school nurse, Deb Graham. Nurse Deb will also be Woody’s handler while he is working as the facility therapy dog. For the past year, Nurse Deb and… Read more »
POSTING DATE: March 23, 2023 – April 6, 2023 (or until filled) POSITION: Early Childhood Behavior Support Coordinator – Works with both Early Intervention and Preschool to provide support to young service eligible children who exhibit challenging behaviors through the utilization of P.L.A.Y. and age-appropriate behavior support strategies. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required – preferably… Read more »
Written by: Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning March is celebrated nationally as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. At the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities, we want to shine a light on people of all abilities. People with developmental disabilities (DD) are our friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family members; and our community is stronger when we include… Read more »
Applications may be submitted securely online for preschoolers ages 3-5 years old for the 2023-2024 school year beginning Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Please review the frequently asked questions, step-by-step directions, and system requirements below. We then invite you to test your computer system by completing the test document. If you do not… Read more »
Congratulations to Laurie Hughes! You are the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities provider of the month for February 2023! Pictured above is Laurie with her client, Mary. Laurie has worked with Mary for 3 years. Mary says she loves working with her. Laurie is very dedicated and dependable. She keeps busy and always makes… Read more »