What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disability Program Specialist II position at University Of Kentucky?
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None. Physical Requirements While there are physical, psychosocial and cognitive requirements of the position, the job duties can be accommodated for essential functions being completed in a variety of ways. Shift 40 hrs week; Days (Typically 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm); additional hours (evenings / weekends) as needed. Job Summary Work and regular work-related travel for this position will be located in the Western and South Central Kentucky area. Occasional state wide travel is required.
The Human Development Institute is Kentucky’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service.
The Disability Program Specialist II : Dedicated Reviewer will join our team and serve a portion of Kentucky by conducting certification and billing reviews, as well as providing technical assistance for agencies supporting participants in the Supports for Community Living (SCL) Medicaid waiver program. The SCL waiver program is a home- and community-based program funded by the Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services and administered by Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DDID) .
This position will conduct certification and billing reviews, submit professional quality documentation, and provide technical assistance to ensure participants with waiver funding receive the supports to which they are entitled and to ensure those supports are provided in compliance with regulatory requirements.
This position will advance the mission and strategic plan of the HDI through research, education, and outreach. This position will contribute to a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education / Experience Driver’s License preferred. Deadline to Apply 03 / 16 / 2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.
Salary : $47,278 - $78,000
