Case Manager (Support Broker) - DC Area

GT Independence; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GT Independence in Maryland seeks a Support Broker to coordinate Medicaid Waiver services and promote independence for participants. You will develop relationships with participants, families, providers, and community resources, ensure compliant documentation, and provide advocacy and decision-making support.

Responsibilities include service planning, resource coordination, education on self-directed services, and collaboration with healthcare providers to meet participant needs.

Qualifications

• DHCF waiver requirements knowledge or willingness to learn.
• Criminal background check clearance as per applicable laws.
• Experience with Medicaid waiver programs and service coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with participants, families, providers, and community resources.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and compliance with agency and state requirements.
• Provide guidance, advocacy, problem-solving, and decision-making support.
• Assist with service planning, resource coordination, and access to community supports.
• Educate participants and families on self-directed services and employer responsibilities.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers to support participant needs.
• Assist participants with housing and independent living resources.

Skills

Relationship building

Documentation

Advocacy

Resource coordination

Education

Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, nursing gerontology or sociology

Bachelor's degree with 2 years' experience

Registered Nurse (RN)

Associate degree with 3 years' experience

Job description

GT Independence is a family-founded, leading national Financial Management Services (FMS) provider that supports individuals participating in self-direction programs, helping them manage their long-term care and support services at home and in community-based settings. Dedicated to promoting personal choice, independence, and quality of life, GT Independence delivers reliable, person-centered financial and administrative services that empower individuals to direct their own care. With a growing national presence, the organization continues to expand its impact through innovation, service excellence, and a strong commitment to the people and communities it serves.

The Support Broker is responsible for coordinating the daily operation of Medicaid Waiver services, and for promoting personal growth and independence of participants in accordance with state and program regulations, GT Independence Policy and Procedures, and applicable accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with participants, families, providers, and community resources.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and compliance with agency and state requirements.
• Provide guidance, advocacy, problem-solving, and decision-making support.
• Assist with service planning, resource coordination, and access to community supports.
• Educate participants and families on self-directed services, budgeting, employer responsibilities, and staff management.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers and community organizations to support participant needs.
• Assist participants with housing and other independent living resources.

Requirements

• Meet the DHCF requirements for a waiver case manager:
• Have current, appropriate licensure,
• Have a master's degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, Rehabilitation, Nursing Gerontology or Sociology and one (1) year experience with the population(s); OR bachelor's degree and two (2) years’ experience with the population(s); OR
• Registered Nurse (RN); OR can have an associate degree and three (3) years’ experience with the population(s).
• Successfully complete a criminal background check pursuant to the District’s criminal background check, Health-Care Facility, Unlicensed Personnel Criminal Background Check Act of 1998, and the FBI Criminal History Check;
• Not on the DC OIG Exclusion List;
• Complete a required training course on the District’s Services My Way Program and traditional Medicaid program, and demonstrate an understanding of the program and the role and responsibilities of a Support Broker;
• Receive ongoing required training, as required by DHCF.
• The Support Broker may not work for the VF/EA FMS-Support Broker entity and concurrently as a waiver case manager or for a direct care service organization.

As an organization focused on helping both the people we serve and our employees succeed, we foster a culture where individuals can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Join us in our mission: "To help people live a life of their choosing regardless of age or ability."

GT Independence is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race,
color, sex, religion, nation origin, marital status, ancestry, hairstyle, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, or physical or
mental disability.

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