Service Coordination is an individually designed intervention which provides primary assistance to the waiver applicant/participant in gaining access to needed waiver and Medicaid State Plan services, as well as other local, state and federally funded educational, vocational, social and medical and any other services. These interventions are expected to result in assuring the waiver participant’s health and welfare and increasing independence, integration and productivity. The Service Coordinator (SC) will assist the applicants/participants in obtaining and coordinating the services that are necessary to return to or remain in the community.
For all those who are interested in the position, please apply on line at our website:
www.Interimhealthcare.com and email your resume to srizvi@interimhealthcare.com.
Responsibilities:
• Formally reviewing, updating and submitting services plans to the RRDS for review.
• Organizing and facilitating team meetings.
• Maintaining records for at least seven years after termination of waiver services.
• Assuring completion of a PRI/Screen at least every twelve months or when the participant experiences a significant improvement in his/her ability to function independently in the community.
• Maintaining records of waiver transportation as described in the manual section on transportation services.
• Assuring that all waiver service providers and the participant receive a current copy of the most recently approved service plan.
• Maintaining knowledge of all approved waiver service providers in their region.
• Conducting in-home visits with the participant no less than once a quarter.
• Conducting face to face visits with the participant on a monthly basis.
• Assisting the prospective participant to become a waiver participant and developing, implementing and monitoring the provision of all services in the service plan.
• Assuring that the service plan is implemented appropriately.
Qualifications:
Individual should possess one or more of the below:
Possession of a Master of Social Work, Master or Doctorate in Psychology, Registered Physical Therapist, Professional Registered Nurse, Certified Special Education Teacher, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist or Registered Occupational Therapist and one year experience providing service coordination and information, linkages and referrals regarding community based services for individuals with disabilities; or
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience providing service coordination and information, linkages and referrals regarding community based services for individuals with disabilities;
Possession of Associates degree and three years’ experience providing service coordination and information, linkages and referrals regarding community based services for individuals with disabilities; or
Possession of a high school diploma or GED and four years’ experience providing service coordination and information, linkages and referrals regarding community based services for individuals with disabilities; or
Be an individual who has successfully served as a Regional Resource Development Specialist for one year in the HCBS/TBI Waiver Program.
Interim HealthCare is America’s leading provider of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing. We offer one of the most comprehensive selections of career opportunities in the industry ranging from per diem to full-time.
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