Certification Of County Board Employees

SOCOG processes initial and recertification applications for County Board staff in the roles of Service & Support Administration (SSA) and Business Manager. Follow the instructions below to submit an application for certification.

For Service and Support Administors application:

• Employee will download and complete the APPLICATION PACKET. 
• The employee will have the application signed by their County Board Superintendent.
• For INITIAL Application, submit the application with a copy of the employee's college transcripts.
• For RENEWAL Applications, submit the applicable Affidavit Attachment along with training certificates or documentation.
• Completed applications and documentation can be emailed to SOCOG at providersupport@socog.org
• Application fee can be submitted through online payment or mail.
       Checks can be mailed to:
            SOCOG
            PO BOX 456
            Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
       Payments can be made online with credit card HERE.

For BUSINESS MANAGERS application:

• Employee will download and complete the APPLICATION PACKET. 
• The employee will have the application signed by their County Board Superintendent.
• Completed applications and required documentation can be emailed to SOCOG at providersupport@socog.org
• Application fee can be submitted through online payment or mail.
       Checks can be mailed to:
            SOCOG
            PO BOX 456
            Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
       Payments can be made online with credit card HERE.

Upon approval, the certificate will be e-mailed to the County Board Superintendent or his/her designee for their records and to forward a copy to the employee. If the employee provides an e-mail address, the certificate will be sent to the County Board and the employee.

To verify an individual’s certification status, click on Certification Verification, choose the County and then the individual’s name.

CERTIFICATION RULE TRAINING DOCUMENTATION FORMS

Service and Support Administration

• Service and Support Administrator 5123:2-5-02 (C)(1)(b) and (c)
• Service and Support Administrator 5123:2-5-02 (C)(1)(d)
• Service and Support Administrator 5123:2-5-02 (D)
• Service and Support Administration Supervisor 5123:2-5-02 (C)(2)(b) and (c)
• Service and Support Administration Supervisor 5123:2-5-02 (D)