OPS ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION SPECIALIST - 67980038

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

State of Florida is seeking an OPS Eligibility Determination Specialist to review applications and determine eligibility for APD services. This professional OPS role handles pre-enrollment activities and related duties in accordance with Florida statutes.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience; a master’s degree can substitute for one year. The role is not a telework position and reports to APD offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in developmental disabilities, special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social welfare, or health and rehabilitative services.
• A master’s degree in a related field can substitute for one year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Review applications to determine eligibility for APD services in accordance with Chapter 393, Florida Statutes and applicable Rules 65G-4.014-4.017, Florida Administrative Codes.
• Determine level of care for participation in ICF/IID and the iBudget Waiver as defined in 42 CFR §440.150.
• Coordinate testing by region when needed and notify region of findings for all determinations.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties related to programs and services for agency clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

APD systems usage

Time management

Communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree substitute (1 year experience)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OPS ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION SPECIALIST - 67980038

Requisition No:883666

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: OPS ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION SPECIALIST - 67980038

POSITION: Senior Human Services Program Analyst - Other Personal Services (OPS)

WORKING TITLE: Eligibility Determination Specialist

POSITION NUMBER: 67980038 & 67980039

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

This posting may close before the posted closing date.

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This position is not a Telework position and is required to report to the APD office in the area it serves.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for eligible employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits, including:

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com ).

The Agency seeks team members who contribute to a culture that develops individuals and strengthens teams through transparency and a commitment to professional growth. Team members are expected to provide exceptional customer service, demonstrate humility, recognize and share credit with others, remain self-motivated, and exercise sound judgment and awareness in team interactions and group dynamics.

This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency’s mission.

*Responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response.

SALARY RANGE

$25.00 Hourly

Position Summary

This is a professional OPS position responsible for determining eligibility for applicants applying for APD services. This position will assist with eligibility determinations, pre-enrollment, and other duties as assigned related to application, intake, and eligibility.

The Work You Will Do

Review applications to determine eligibility for APD services in accordance with Chapter 393, Florida Statutes and applicable Rules 65G-4.014-4.017, Florida Administrative Codes. Determine level of care for participation in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) and the iBudget Home and Community-Based Services Waiver as defined in 42 CFR §440.150. Determine if further testing is necessary and coordinate with region to schedule appropriate testing. Document, upload and notify appropriate Region of findings for all determinations.

Performs administrative and clerical duties related to programs and services for agency clients.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in developmental disabilities, special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social welfare, or health and rehabilitative services.
• A master's degree in a related field can substitute for one year of the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
• Developmental disabilities and level of care requirements for the HCBS iBudget Waiver.

Ability to:

• Use APD business systems to carry out job duties.
• E nter data in a professional work setting.
• Use tracking systems to monitor and complete work assignments within required timeframes.
• Understand, interpret, demonstrate, and manage oneself and handle interpersonal relationships.
• Listen and understand what others may be saying and asking questions.
• Exercise critical thinking skills, including analyzing available information, observations, and evidence in order to determine appropriate action.
• Manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, set goals, and develop systems for achieving those goals.
• Effectively communicate, respectfully conversing with others to achieve a desired outcome.

Additional Information

Profile Completion

Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year, to qualify for this position.

Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but these will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

Retiree Notice

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

Direct Deposit Program

As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.
Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

APD only hires U.S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify).E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position.Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.