Choices Assessment Specialist

· Conduct timely in-home assessments of potential CHOICES Program enrollees using approved assessment tools which measure functional, social and financial needs to determine eligibility.

· Prepare assessment documentation, including assistance in the completion and processing of the pre-admission evaluation for enrollees.

· Demonstrate ability to assess potential enrollees to determine needs and in-home care alternatives.

· Assists individuals who are not Medicaid eligible with filing an application for Medicaid financial eligibility determination and gathers required documents, as needed.

· Attend staff meetings, training conferences and participate in conference calls relative to the CHOICES Program.

· Assist the CHOICES Program Manager, as requested, in carrying out the marketing plan to recruit potential enrollees and establish partnerships in the health care network.

· Coordinate services with other agencies/groups to utilize other available services to assist all persons with disabilities.

· Conduct re-certifications on in-home consumers enrolled in the CHOICES Program, assigned by the CHOICES Program Manager.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

· Must possess Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology or field related to social work plus a minimum of four years supervised work experience in a social services program.

· Pass a criminal background check by national, state and local law enforcement agency.

· Travel is required, must have reliable transportation with proof of liability insurance.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Ability to solve problems and knowledge of medical and social assessment protocols.

· Ability to work independently and as a team member.

· Knowledge of and ability to operate office equipment and computer software systems, and communicate electronically through email and Internet.

· Knowledge of disabilities/conditions of potential elderly and disabled enrollees.·

. Knowledge of Medicaid Program policies and procedures.

· Knowledge of community resources that are alternatives to institutional placement.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private entities, and AAAD staff members.

· Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro & DropBox for paperless system.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. South Central TN Development District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000