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Title: Case Manager - Support Broker

Worksite: Warren Service Center

County: Warren

Hours Status: Full Time

Pay Range: $15.87 Hourly ****$2,000 Sign On Bonus****

Sign on bonus is explained in the interview.  Travel reimbursement and opportunities to make additional income. Flexible work schedule Monday through Friday, which could include working from home.

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of PDS supervisor, the PDS support broker is responsible for providing support broker services to participants in the Michelle P Waiver (MPW), Supports for Community Living (SCL), and Acquired Brian Injury (ABI) waivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Conduct MAP-351 assessments and reassessments accurately and timely (complete no earlier than 60 days and upload in MWMA no later than 40 days prior to participant’s ending LOC)
2. Assist individuals with PDS enrollment process
3. Assist with the development, revision, and monitoring of the person centered service plan
4. Conduct a monthly face-to-face visit with participant
5. Conduct a quarterly face-to-face visit with representative
6. Monitor and document participant’s health, safety and welfare
7. Assist with the development, revision, and monitoring of emergency backup plans
8. Provide education and information to all participants on self-determination and community resources
9. Provide training to all PDS representatives (and employees as needed) on the following: 1) Person Centered Planning; 2) Abuse, Neglect, Fraud, and Exploitation; and, 3) Incident Reporting Procedures
10. Serve as case manager to individuals that have chosen the PDS or PDS-blended service model
11. Assist participants with recruiting, hiring, training, and managing their employees and negotiating pay rates
12. Assist participants with all paperwork related to the PDS process
13. Be available to the PDS participant twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week
14. Coordinate all services for the individual(s) receiving blended services
15. Ensure individuals’ rights are respected and individuals are free of any and all forms of abuse or mal treatment
16. Support individuals to maximize personal choice and honor those choices within reason
17. Develop person centered plans based on individual preferences and needs using person centered approaches
18. Maintain up-to-date Level of Care (LOC) on all participants
19. Responsible for transportation to and from home visits and any other facility/agency
20. Maintain proper and appropriate documentation of all supports provided in a timely manner
21. Having a working knowledge of MPW / SCL / ABI / PDS regulations and maintaining appropriate documentation to meet these guidelines
22. Complete billings for appropriate supports provided in a timely manner
23. Ensure person centered service plans in MWMA are within regulation guidelines before PA is generated to ensure services are not over maximum limits
24. Ensure the maximum billable rate for each service covers the employee’s pay rate-make sure to check the most recent SUTA tax rate
25. Ensure the type of services including the scope, amount and duration and goals/objectives being required on the person centered service plan align with the participant’s Map 351
26. Document all incidents in a timely manner in MWMA and notify the appropriate parties
27. Monitor and ensure PDS participants do not go over monthly approved units
28. Ensure monthly contact note is uploaded timely in MWMA
29. Train participants and/or representatives how to use Mains’l and EVV app
30. Attend all necessary training and updates as needed
31. Submit required documentation via MWMA within required timeframe
32. Return telephone calls within 24 hours or the next business day
33. Review PDS employee timesheets and service documentation to ensure all rules and regulations are followed
34. Contact participant, guardian and representative about any Medicaid eligibility issues
35. Issue corrective action plans (CAP) as needed
36. Assist with obtaining quotes and ordering goods and services as needed
37. Maintain communication with all outside agencies involving participant’s services

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide crisis intervention, direct support, and transportation to participants as needed
2. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

BENEFITS, Full-time employees enjoy:

• Holidays (11)
• Personal Day
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Wellness plans
• Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Supplemental Products and more
• Pension Plan!  Defined retirement benefit through the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Participation is automatic and effective immediate upon hire.  

LifeSkills/Pennyroyal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Those interested and meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for positions on-line at https://lifehealthservices.applicantstack.com/x/openings?sort=1&sortdir=d