PDS Service Advisor/Case Manager

Kentucky River Area Development District; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition discounts for employees and family

Job summary

A regional development agency in Kentucky is seeking a Case Manager/PDS Service Advisor to coordinate services for Medicaid clients at risk of institutionalization. The role requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Health, or Human Services, or a Registered Nurse with relevant experience. Competitive benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition discounts. Candidates must have a strong knowledge of computer applications and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Three years human services related experience required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary.
• Knowledge of reporting and vital record keeping requirements needed.
• Registered nurse with a current Kentucky license with at least two years’ experience working with the elderly or disabilities; Master’s Degree in Social Work, Health, or Human Services field OR fifteen years’ experience in a Human Services related field.
• Education and experience will denote salary tier.

Responsibilities

• Develop case management plans for Medicaid clients.
• Coordinate Participant Directed Services (PDS).
• Ensure effective communication with clients and staff.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of reporting and record keeping

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Education

Associate degree in Social Work, Health, or Human Services

Bachelor degree in Social Work, Health or Human Services

Registered Nurse with current Kentucky license

Tools

Computer and software applications

Job description

Overview

Kentucky River Area Development District
Position Available. Case Manager/PDS Service Advisor.

The Kentucky River Area Development District, an eight-county planning and development agency, is accepting applications for a Case Manager/Service Advisor. This position provides coordination of Participant Directed Services (PDS).

Responsibilities

Examples of duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop a plan of care and case management for Medicaid clients that are at risk of being institutionalized.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years human services related experience.
• An Associate degree in Social Work, Health, or Human Services field and at least one-year experience in a health or human services field or the educational or experiential equivalent in the fields of aging or disabilities. OR
• A Bachelor degree in Social work, health or human services fields from an accredited college or university. OR
• A Registered nurse who has a current Kentucky license with at least two years’ experience working with the elderly or disabilities Master’s Degree in Social Work, Health, or Human Services field OR fifteen years’ experience working in a Human Services related field.
• Education and experience will denote salary tier.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance policies for employee. Employer paid Dental and Vision insurance for eligible employee dependents. KRADD also offers retirement benefits through Kentucky State Retirement and Kentucky Deferred Compensation. Salary is based upon education and experience with a 5% wage increase after a successful six-month probationary period. Tuition discounts with Lindsey Wilson College available to KRADD employees and their immediate family members on applicable programs. Employees receive paid annual state holidays, a paid day off birthday, and accrue annual and sick leave monthly.

Requirements

Applicants must have good working knowledge of computers and software applications and possess a valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle. Possesses good written and oral communication skills; knowledge of reporting and vital record keeping requirements; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and clients who could have mental or criminal backgrounds. A competency test and criminal records check will be required before interviewing with the Personnel Committee of the KRADD. Applicants must pass a drug screen for employment offer.