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Coordinator of Disability Services (CDS) or Community Services
Coordinator of Disability Services
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Coordinator of Disability (CDS) is the term adopted by the State County Management Committee to define the "Single Point of Entry" required by Chapter 331 of the Iowa Code. CDS is an administrative function and is a component of the managed system required by Chapter 331 of the Iowa Code.
CPC Responsibilities
Accept service applications from residents of Cedar County who are requesting county funding for services funded by a county mental health budget;
- Determine residency for funding services for the applicant, or if the State of Iowa is responsible (called a state case);
- Determine if the applicant is financially eligible for funding;
- Authorize funding for services, according to the guidelines of the county mental health management plan;
- Develop the annual county mental health budget;
- Provide oversight of the county mental health management plan;
- Negotiate rates and monitor contracts with service providers;
- Collect data of individuals served and Cedar County dollars spent from the county mental health budget;
- Submit required reports to the Iowa Department of Human Services;
- Inform people of the services and supports available in Cedar County;
Address of CPC Office
Cedar County Courthouse
400 Cedar Street
Tipton, IA 52772
Mon - Friday: 8:00 am. - 4:00 pm
Phone Number: (563) 886-1726
Fax number: (563) 886-1437
Director: Julie Tischuk
Assistant Director: Bobbie Conrad
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