Description
JOB TITLE: Service Coordinator: Department of Health Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waiver
DEPARTMENT: Medicaid Services
PROGRAM: Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Waiver
SUPERVISOR: Director – Medicaid Services
STATUS: Full-time, Non-exempt
SUMMARY
The NHTD waiver program is a home and community-based program that helps New York´s Medicaid-eligible older adults and people with physical disabilities receive comprehensive services they need while they live in a community-based setting, rather than in a nursing home, congregate care setting, or other institution. Service Coordinators in our NHTD program provide support to individuals and their care partners by working together to develop a safe plan of care. The service coordinator provides ongoing oversight and monitoring of the services identified in the plan of care. The service coordinator maintains a caseload, not to exceed 25 individuals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.0 Provide Service Coordination/Care Management
1.1 Accept case assignments
1.2 Develop, implement, and maintain individual service plans
1.3 Coordinate services for individuals with chronic health conditions that qualify for long-term skilled nursing care
1.4 Refer and link individuals and their care partners to community-based services
1.5 Document all service delivered in the designated database
1.6 Monitor data relating to Medicaid status and service plans
1.7 Successfully complete required hours of professional development training in accordance with regulations
2.0 Participate as a member of the inter-agency team
2.1 Participate in all Lifespan staff meetings and trainings
2.2 Participate in all program meetings and trainings
2.3 Participate in after-hours telephonic on-call rotation
2.4 Accept and seek guidance and supervision
3.0 Timely completion of all required documentation and data entry into appropriate database.
4.0 Maintains up to date professional knowledge of the geriatric field, with special focus on community services, entitlement benefits, clinical skills and competencies through reading, workshops, and conferences.
5.0 Is aware of and actively supports Lifespan’s initiative of being collaborative and community focused, innovative and culturally competent.
6.0 Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent degree in the fields of health and human services.
EXPERIENCE: At least two years of experience coordinating community-based services for older adults. Working knowledge of
Medicaid Home and Community Based Services.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
· Must be able to meet with clients in their homes.
· A portion of the work is performed at a desk or at a personal computer station on Lifespan premises.
· Verbal, written and telephone communication skills are required.
· Strong written and computer skills needed.
· Interface with all levels of personnel.
· Ability to maintain composure under strict deadlines and difficult situations.
· Ability to work in multi-cultural situations.
· Access to reliable transportation.
· Valid NYS Driver’s license
Lifespan offers great benefits including:
Vacation (21 days)
Sick (10 days)
Personal Time (3 Days)
Holidays (11)
Medical Insurance (3 options)
Dental Insurance (2 options)
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account with company contribution
403(b) Program
Pension contribution after one year of service
Hybrid Work Schedule after successfully completing the probationary period
If working less than 37.5 hours, accrued time is pro-rated.
Must provide Covid vaccination verification upon hire
Lifespan is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender expression or any other protected characteristic. Lifespan will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical and mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.
Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled
