In addition to other identified roles and responsibilities, the Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) case manager is responsible for:
- (1) reporting any significant changes to the SFC specialist;
- (2) assessing guardianship needs;
- (3) facilitating pre-placement visits when approved by the SFC specialist;
- (4) monitoring for current backup plan, as described in OAC 317:40-5-59;
- (5) monitoring the service recipient's personal inventory, Form DDS-22 (new form number 06AC022E);
- (6) monitoring the service recipient's funds and resources monthly;
- (7) reporting any potential violations of policy and standards to the SFC specialist in accordance with OAC 317:40-5-63 and assisting with the development of the provider's plan of action, if appropriate;
- (8) assisting in the inventory of any necessary adaptive equipment, Form DDS-22 (new form number 06AC022E);
- (9) attending Court hearings for custody children;
- (10) forwarding copies of monthly contact reports on custody children to the DCFS specialist;
- (11) notifying the DCFS specialist or legally authorized representative of needed medical consents for pre-planned or emergency services; and
- (12) completing appropriate section of Form DDS-24 (new form number 06AC024E), Annual Review, and providing the information to the SFC specialist.