Program Coordinator II (Assessment Consultant)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS.
Works as an Assessment Consultant under general supervision of assigned Division of Long Term Living manager or designee for up to 20 hours per week between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Must complete assigned number of assessments by manager weekly. Maintains knowledge of Phoenix information system. Conducts pre-admission screening for persons seeking Medicaid sponsored nursing home placement within time-limited Long Term Living special project. In addition, specific job functions and responsibilities include:
- Performs Pre-admission Activities. Completes telephone assessments for applicants seeking Medicaid-sponsored nursing home care who are community or facility based. Determines level of care based on established medical, functional and psycho-behavioral criteria. Obtains locus choice and consent per policy. Enters all actions in Phoenix and elsewhere as required.
- Facilitates completion of Level I Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) activities for those individuals applying for nursing home placement. Refers to staff of facilities with Memorandum of Agreement to complete PASRR screening and to Area Office staff for provision of ongoing consultation for PASRR process.
- Promotes and maintains lines of communication and a working relationship with hospitals, nursing homes, and SCDHHS staff.
- Attends specialized educational and informational training, initially and as needed thereafter, specifically related to assessment and Level of Care activities.
- Completes assigned number of telephone assessments and Level of Care determinations within required range per week. Assures participant/family freedom of choice in location of care locus choice.
- Maintains care and security of Agency equipment.
This position requires flexibility. Work may be completed from the office or home.
MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and one (1) year of experience or a bachelor's degree in social work or social welfare program and one (1) year of experience as a professional social worker. All degrees must be from an accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or from a social work or social welfare program offered by a regionally accredited institution.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Current licensure by the State of South Carolina Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse or a Multi-State License through the National Council of the State Boards of Nursing- Nurse Licensure Compact or current licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Effective time management skills and computer proficiency. Must be able to perform web-based software functions (key data, run reports, update documents, webinars etc.). Considerable knowledge of social, mental and cultural aspects of illness. Written and verbal skills in assessing and evaluating applicants' conditions and needs and conversing with applicants, family members, and other community contacts. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply on line. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.
This position is located in Division of Community Long Term Living.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.