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Description
Position Description:
A Disability Waiver Service Coordinator provides person-centered assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy for options and services to meet the needs of elderly or adults with disabilities who are enrolled on Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver program in Ramsey County.
This position will monitor health and safety needs of individuals and intervene as necessary, ensure effectiveness of services provided and collaborate with other professionals working with those you serve.
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply for this opportunity!
This position offers a Hybrid work model where the selected candidate may work in the Office or Remote from home.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
95% Case Management
• Provide person-centered case management services that assist individuals who receive Home and Community Based Waiver Services in locating and gaining access to needed waiver and other state plan services while meeting the person’s goals related to medical, social, housing, employment and various other goal areas
• With the individual’s involvement, develop and implement a person-centered Coordinated Services and Support Plan (CSSP) that is based on the MnChoices assessment results and within the county approved allocation for the person
• Evaluate, facilitate and monitor services and individual progress in relationship to established goals and objectives. Works with the person to adjust service plans as necessary
• Plan and arrange for services via Service Agreement and inform Ramsey County Clerk of the proposed services to be authorized including: service type, provider, cost, frequency and total number of units needed for authorization
• Act as a liaison with community and referral services
• Maintain necessary records for continuity of service and reports to funding agencies
• Maintain accurate case notes. Document all actions related to case management coordination for the individual. This includes all face-to-face and indirect interactions or written correspondence with the individual, individuals support system, service providers, and county staff. Documentation should reflect that active and consistent activity is taking place in an effort to support the person’s plan
• Meet monthly billable time requirement
• Complete all required paperwork, reports, and charting simultaneously and in an organized manner
5% Other
• Participate in team meetings, agency all staff meetings, county meetings and trainings.
• Participate actively in on-going professional growth and development; maintain appropriate professional behavior and participate in appropriate supervision
• Obtain necessary CEU’s to maintain professional licensure status
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• Experience working with seniors or disabled adults in a community based setting, including experience with assessing strengths and needs, and providing information, referral and follow-up to other community resources.
• Working knowledge of case management method of social work practice. Culturally competent. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. To perform this job successfully, candidate chosen must be competent in computer skills including database and internet experience as well as ability to type proficiently.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility, teamwork and the ability to manage multiple demands each day. Ability to work independently while using supervision appropriately.
• A valid Minnesota driver’s license and current insurance as travel within Ramsey County and surrounding areas for home visits is required.
• Must be able to pass a background and motor vehicle check.
Qualification Preferences
• Minnesota Social Work Licensure preferred.
• Two years prior experience working with Medicaid Waiver programs in Minnesota (Alternative Care, Elderly Waiver, CADI, DD and BI Waivers).
Keystone Community Services
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota 55104
US
