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 Office Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition ID: JR0000001246 Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America) Compensation Details: BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Job Description: Job Title: Planning List Administrator- Region 5 Field Office Workplace: 1915 Eisenhower Dr. Savannah, Ga. 31406 Hybrid 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 state Job 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 needed Preferred 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 fluency For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/ Employment Requirements To 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 Screening TB Evaluation Annual 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 Employer The 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. Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.

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