What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assisted Living Provider Certification Specialist position at State of Ohio Jobs?
About the Division
The Division for Community Living (DCL) develops and manages a comprehensive and coordinated system of community services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Their pre-admission review and long-term care consultation program facilitates consumer access to available options. Staff develops and furnishes operational oversight of services and programs funded through home and community-based services (HCBS) as well as through state funds and grants. Some of these programs include PASSPORT, the Assisted Living Waiver program, and Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
About the Role
Further your career with an agency that values advocacy, collaboration, and purpose. ODA is looking for a talented and motivated individual to serve as an Assisted Living Certification Provider Specialist. Reporting to the Assisted Living Waiver Program Manager in collaboration with ODA pre-certification team, you will be instrumental in certifying assisted living providers and providing excellent customer service. This will include database management, reviewing application materials, working with applicants, and policy review.
Key duties of this role are:
- Reviews business operations materials from applicants, providers, and PAAs to ensure high standards of compliance.
- Develops and implements quality assurance tools and programmatic reviews, collaborating closely with management to enhance Medicaid and related program areas.
- Identifies areas for improvement and corrective action, providing recommendations for best practices to ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.
- Makes recommendations and monitors data regularly to ensure a comprehensive review of all applications.
For more in-depth job duties, please click here to view the position description.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
- Or for positions other than those requiring valid license as registered nurse, completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, social or behavioral science, health or statistics; additional 24 mos. exp. specific to subject area of which 12 mos. exp. in use of spreadsheet and database software. Note: education & experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.
- Or for positions other than those requiring valid license as registered nurse, 24 months experience as Medicaid Health Systems Analyst, (65291) may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.
Job Skills: Health Administration
Salary Information
Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range. In most cases successful employees will move up a step in the salary range within six months, with subsequent step increases occurring every year as supported by successful performance evaluation results. We also offer cost of living adjustments, longevity supplements after five years of eligible public service, and wellness incentives.
Background Check Information
The final Background check candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Classification: Medicaid Health Systems Specialist
ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
