Hospital Case Expeditor- Atlanta

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Hospital Case Expeditor in Atlanta to secure alternative residential placements for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and coordinate transition information among service providers. The role focuses on expediting community transitions from higher levels of care.

The position reports to the Transition Services Manager and requires collaboration with multiple agencies to ensure smooth transitions and adherence to state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of professional job-related experience which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role.
• Experience in coordinating transitions for individuals in care settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reduce the average length of stay for individuals in a state hospital/institution, residential treatment program, or other higher level of care setting from the date transition activity begins until subsequent transition into the community is completed.
• Coordinate and assemble the transition planning team for each individual assigned to caseload to identify supports and services for community integration.
• Adhere to the Office of Transitions Guide to Community Transitions and related manuals throughout coordination of each community transition.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of resources available in the catchment area.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Coordination

Case Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Four years of professional experience including a lead role

Job description

Job Title

Hospital Case Expeditor- Atlanta

Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID

JR0000003858

Compensation Details

MAXIMUM SALARY $62,000.00

Workplace

200 Piedmont Ave, SE. Atlanta, Ga. 30334

Remote Travel

50% travel statewide

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Office of Crisis and Transitions Transition Services Manager, this position is responsible for securing alternative residential placements for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities currently being treated in a state hospital/institution, residential treatment program, or other higher level of care setting; coordinating case level information between all parties of the service delivery system in order to expedite and facilitate individual transitions.

Essential Functions

• Reduce the average length of stay for individuals in a state hospital/institution, residential treatment program, or other higher level of care setting from the date transition activity begins until subsequent transition into the community is completed.
• Coordinate and assemble the transition planning team for each individual assigned to caseload in order to identify the supports, services, adaptive equipment, supervision, and opportunities for community integration that will promote a successful transition for each individual.
• Adherence to the Office of Transitions Guide to Community Transitions from State Hospitals, and Community Transitions from State Hospitals Manual throughout the coordination of each community transition.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of resources available in the catchment area.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional job-related experience which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing the movement of populations from secure/intensive treatment settings to less restrictive settings
• Knowledge and experience with Georgia's service system for individuals with behavioral health and developmental disabilities, including Georgia's Division of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and the Now/Comprehensive Waiver
• Experience working with adult individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, and co-occurring diagnoses

Benefits

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.
• 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 professional job-related experience which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 2 (SSP041) or position equivalent.

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.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.