Support Planner Aging & Disability (Program Specialist II), Grade 21

Montgomery County (MD); Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County is seeking a Program Specialist II for its Area Agency on Aging. This position involves providing case management and supports planning services, assisting clients with Medicaid and non-Medicaid services, and ensuring their needs are met in the community.

Qualifications

• Two years in Medicaid eligibility and funded programs.
• Experience with case management for individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing case management and supports planning services.
• Developing and submitting service plans based on assessments.
• Conducting monthly client contacts and quarterly visits.

Skills

Medicaid Eligibility

Case Management

Client Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Job Description

The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,501 - $100,123.

WHO WE ARE

Montgomery County, located adjacent to Washington, D.C., with over one million residents, is the most populous and one of the most diverse counties in Maryland and the nation. It hosts many major U.S. government offices, research centers, and business campuses.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for delivering public health and human services to meet community needs, serving over 120 programs across 20+ locations with more than 2,000 employees. We believe health and wellness are achieved when every resident has access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, healthcare, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services to help residents overcome obstacles and build a healthy community.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Join our dedicated team at the Montgomery County's Area Agency on Aging - Support Planning Agency, providing Medicaid reimbursed services tailored to individual health and safety needs. Our program enables individuals to remain in non-institutional settings as long as possible. The Supports Planner assists with program enrollment, service plans, and monitoring services.

Responsibilities of the Program Specialist II include:

• Providing case management and supports planning services for various programs, assisting with Medicaid and non-Medicaid home and community-based services, including eligibility and maintenance.
• Developing and submitting annual and revised service plans based on assessments.
• Contacting clients monthly and conducting quarterly visits to assess and monitor services.
• Submitting reportable events and entering activities into the electronic case record.
• Conducting options counseling for individuals transitioning from nursing homes to the community.
• Assisting the supervisor as needed, including participating in calls and meetings.
• Traveling throughout the county using a motor vehicle for assessments and case management.
• Completing background checks and medical history reviews for selected candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Two (2) years in Medicaid eligibility and funded programs.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in human services fields such as psychology, social work, sociology, nursing, or counseling.
• Equivalency: A combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• License: Valid driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with Medicaid eligibility and funded programs.
• 1 year as a Supports Planner using LTSS web-based systems.
• 1 year of case management experience with individuals having complex medical or behavioral health needs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 products.