Medicaid Social Service Specialist II — Hybrid

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit-eligible

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking Social Service Specialist 2s to support the Medicaid Transformation Project within the Home and Community Living Administration. You will conduct Nursing Facility Level of Care screenings, determine presumptive eligibility, and connect clients to programs like COPES and Medicaid Personal Care.

You’ll also perform intake interviews, assist with benefit applications, and collaborate with Area Agencies on Aging and tribal partners

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s or Bachelor’s in social services or allied field with experience; practicum may substitute for one year of paid experience.
• One year as Social Service Specialist 1 or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Knowledge of Medicaid laws, long-term care rules, and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Complete Nursing Facility Level of Care screenings for Medicaid programs.
• Conduct intake interviews and risk assessments by phone or in person.
• Explain Medicaid programs to clients and connect them to services.
• Hand off eligible clients to Area Agency on Aging partners.
• Assist clients with filling out benefit applications and mail packets.
• Coordinate with community/tribal partners to connect clients with services.

Skills

Communication

Technology

Casework

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Medicaid knowledge

Equity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in social services or allied field

Bachelor’s degree in social services or allied field

5 years’ total experience (education+work) substituting for degree

Tools

CARE Web system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking Social Service Specialist 2s to support the Medicaid Transformation Project within the Home and Community Living Administration. You will conduct Nursing Facility Level of Care screenings, determine presumptive eligibility, and connect clients to programs like COPES and Medicaid Personal Care.

You’ll also perform intake interviews, assist with benefit applications, and collaborate with Area Agencies on Aging and tribal partners