ADA Transition Coordinator- Region 6 Field Office- Columbus

Georgia Department of Revenue; Columbus (OH); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Georgia seeks an ADA Transition Coordinator for Region 6/Columbus. The role requires facilitating access to ADA services and coordinating with providers, individuals, and agencies.

Hybrid work arrangement entails 3–5 days in the Columbus office with substantial regional travel. The position emphasizes ensuring timely transitions, monitoring service delivery, and adherence to program guidelines to optimize outcomes for individuals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; four years of experience in a related area are required.
• Some positions may require licensure.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and communicate case-level information among all involved entities.
• Conduct site visits of Behavioral Health services to review quality, programming and staffing; make recommendations.
• Review intensive teams' clinical documentation to gauge provider implementation of transition plans.
• Review provider coordination of treatment and support services for individuals.
• Educate providers and provide technical assistance regarding contract expectations.

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Description du poste

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Job Title:

ADA Transition Coordinator- Region 6 Field Office- Columbus

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000006659

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

Job Title: ADA Transition Coordinator- Region 6 Field Office- Columbus

Workplace: Columbus, Ga.

Hybrid: 3-5 days per week in office

Travel: 50-70% travel within Region 6

Job Summary:

Responsible for supporting individuals and providers by assuring individuals have initial and ongoing access to recommended services; providers are implementing service models within established guidelines; and actively facilitating access to recommended services. Facilitate the expedited transition of individuals into recommended ADA Services (ACT, CST, ICM, and ADA CM) and to promote efficient and effective use of programmatic resources.

• Coordinate/ communicate case level information among all involved entities
• Conduct site visits of selected Behavioral Health services to review quality of services, programming and staffing plans and make recommendations to assure satisfactory accessibility, treatment quality and individual outcomes as assigned.
• Review the intensive teams clinical documentation to gage degree to which providers implement components of transition/ Recovery plans for which they are responsible to support the transition of the individual to the community and to successfully maintain the individual in the community.
• Review provider coordination of treatment and support services for individuals
• Educate providers, make recommendations to and provide technical assistance to providers regarding contract expectations for selected Behavioral Health providers.
• Prepare service monitoring reports monthly demonstrating the specialty teams staffing, census served, referrals etc. and as otherwise requested
• Prescreen referrals to Intensive Specialty teams for completion, criteria and resources within 48 business hours of receipt.
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Community Participation

Attend relevant community meetings such as RCCs & CCM, Quarterly Collaborative meetings for ACT, CST, ICM, and ADA CM conferences, Regional meetings and other meetings as assigned.

Accompany provider staff to meet with individuals in need of intensive services and/or in need of engagement to continue services. Assist in the development, planning and presentation of training to stakeholders, community and within the newly form Hospital Community Training series.

Respond to Calls and Request for information

Provide education to consumers and/ or families regarding Regional Office roles and responsibilities, service design, delivery and availability of services within their communities and the process of accessing support/ services.

Accepts calls or other forms of communication regarding community complaints or concerns, gather all available information and help resolve on a local level when possible. Report to responsible entity and chain of command.

Training and Continuing Education

Participate in applicable training and continuing education courses to remain abreast in the counseling and Behavioral Health field. Attend and complete all statewide training requirements to include HIPPA compliance and Ethics Training and remain in compliance with these laws and guidelines. Adheres to HIPAA Regulations: Has been trained and adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), as applicable by Agency policy. Adheres to DBHDD Policies and Procedures: Has been advised of and adheres to all established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations as a condition of employment. Understand the responsibility of being aware of the content of DBHDD Human Resources policies, including, but not limited to, the Standards of Conduct and Ethics in Government, Smoking, Unlawful Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Use of State Property, and the Drug Free Workplace policies.

Accepts Assignments from RSA on Special Projects

Completes/ accepts assignments from RSA within specified time frame.

_ Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field with at least 2 years of documented experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, homelessness and impairments in other significant life functioning areas._

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience performing work related to the area of assignment or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Healthcare Prgm Consultant 2 (HCP091) or position equivalent.–Note: Some positions may require licensure.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.