State Level Waiver Case Management Specialist

Job Responsibilities

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and need not reapply.

About Our Agency

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of:

• intellectual disability and related disabilities
• autism spectrum disorder
• traumatic brain injury
• spinal cord injury and similar disability

This position is intended to serve as a Waiver Case Management Specialist; providing accurate and complete information to individuals regarding services and supports offered through the DDSN operated Medicaid waivers, efficiently coordinating the enrollment of individuals into DDSN operated Medicaid waivers, and bringing resolution to slots for individuals who have determined not to enroll.

The responsibilities include:

• Contacting individuals pending enrollment in the DDSN operated waivers or in processing status to provide: notice of enrollment status, information regarding the DDSN operated waivers, and to offer choice of case management (CM) enrollment provider.

• Coordinating transfer of individuals in pending/processing status to chosen CM enrollment provider.

• Coordinating the enrollment of participants in the DDSN operated waivers.

• Providing authorization support.

• Processing waiver slot declinations.

• Other case management functions as assigned.

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree or graduate degree from an accredited college or university and at least one (1) year of experience working with the target population, including experience in the DDSN service delivery system. Knowledge of Medicaid State Plan and DDSN operated Home and Community Based Waiver services is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Able to interpret and apply policies and procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively. Computer literacy. Able to exercise judgment and discretion and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge of interagency case management principles and practices and familiarity with the populations served by DDSN (individuals with intellectual disabilities, related disabilities, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and similar disabilities) as well as available services/supports.

Additional Comments

About Our Agency: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability and related disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability.

EEO Statement: DDSN provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex --including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening - to include a drug screening; State and Federal background criminal record checks (to include FBI fingerprinting), SC Dept. of Social Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, and CMS "List of Excluded Individuals/Entities" screening; SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind this offer in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with DDSN consumers, a (2) step PPD testing or QuantiFERON TB Gold testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DDSN employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource for further information.

Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.