Planning List Administrator - Region 5 Field Office

State of Georgia; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Planning List Administrator for Region 5 Field Office in Savannah. The role is field-based with travel across multiple counties, shifting to remote work after the initial training period.

You will help individuals on NOW/COMP waivers, manage waiver service entry documentation, and connect families with Medicaid supports. Strong knowledge of IDD services and Medicaid waivers is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of job-related experience, or two years at SSP030 level or equivalent.
• Some positions require licensure eligibility.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals prioritized for NOW or COMP waiver with the waiver service entry process.
• Complete required documentation for waiver service entry.
• Maintain knowledge of local resources for those with support needs.
• Interact with individuals, families and authorized parties to gather information.
• Participate in regional planning list meetings to support the team.
• Assist individuals moving into waiver services and their families with Medicaid applications.
• Assist individuals with IDD to choose service providers and schedule provider fairs.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources and refer for non-waiver supports.
• Maintain contact with those on the planning list with significant health needs and coordinate support.
• Comply with HIPAA and DBHDD policies; report concerns of abuse or risk as required.
• Assist with State Service Coordination tasks as needed.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Medicaid waivers

I/DD services

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Planning List Administrator - Region 5 Field OfficeAgency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000001246Shift:Not Applicable (United States of America)Compensation Details:BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEJob Description:Job Title: Planning List Administrator- Region 5 Field OfficeWorkplace: 1915 Eisenhower Dr. Savannah, Ga. 31406Hybrid or Remote: The selected candidate will be required to be present in person for the first 30 days for training. After the 30 days are up, the position will move to Remote.Travel: 50% throughout the stateJob Summary:The candidate chosen for this position will perform the duties listed below in multiple counties in Georgia. The position is field based, with supervision from the Regional Field Office. Assists people who have been prioritized for a NOW or COMP waiver with the waiver service entry process. Complete required documentation necessary for waiver service entry. Maintain knowledge of local resources for people who have support needs that cannot or should not be funded through the NOW or COMP waivers. Communicates with individuals in a manner appropriate to the individual's abilities to gather required information; communicates with families and other authorized parties to obtain information necessary to maintain awareness of changing circumstances, current level of need, and specific support needs Participates in regional planning list meetings to support other team members and improve knowledge. Assist individuals who are moving into waiver services their families with the Medicaid application process to the degree necessary Assist individuals with IDD to choose service providers by providing information on providers, facilitating meetings with potential providers, or scheduling provider fairs as warranted Develops and maintains knowledge of community resources and maintains a network of community contacts; uses this knowledge to educate and advise families and providers/caregivers, and make necessary referrals for non‐waiver supports Maintains close contact with those on the planning list who have significant health needs and assist these individuals and their families to get all support available through the Medicaid state plan Complies with HIPAA and all DBHDD policies regarding confidentiality of protected health information Reports concerns of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or immediate risk to an individual as required by policy Assist with State Service Coordination tasks as neededPreferred Qualifications ‐ External: Experience with or knowledge of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, Medicaid waivers, and DBHDD I/DD services; experience working successfully without daily contact with a supervisor. Spanish fluencyFor benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/Employment RequirementsTo 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.The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:Drug ScreeningTB EvaluationAnnual 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 two (2) years of job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Coord 1 (SSP030) or position equivalent. -Note: Some positions require eligibility for licensure.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe 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.