Regional Resource Development Specialist (61858)

Indera is seeking a Regional Resource Development Specialist to support administration and delivery of the NHTD and TBI waiver programs. The role includes assessing participant eligibility, reviewing service plans, supporting providers, and coordinating with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the RRDC Manager and Lead RRDS with managing and delivering the program objectives of conversion, repatriation, diversion, waiver administration and resource development
• Implementing the NHTD and TBI waivers and improving access to the NHTD and TBI program supports
• Meeting with potential waiver participants, determining waiver eligibility and offering individuals the choice of participation in the NHTD and TBI waivers and a choice of waiver Service Coordinators
• Reviewing, monitoring, and approving NHTD and TBI waiver participant Service Plans developed by the waiver participant and the Service Coordinator and reviewing revised plans annually to monitor for quality and cost effectiveness
• Providing training and technical assistance to waiver service providers on the needs of individuals with disabilities and how to develop waiver Service Plans
• Reviewing the information and investigations regarding Serious Reportable Incidents in accordance with the Serious Reportable Incident policy, collaborating with DOH as needed, and providing technical assistance and training to providers on the SRI process as needed
• Collaborating with the Open Doors Transition Center
• Other duties as assigned by the Lead RRDS

Benefits

• One-hour paid lunch

Company

• Services for people with developmental disabilities and families
• Syracuse, New York, USA
• https://www.contactefr.org/
• Founded in 1978
• 501-1000 employees

Qualifications

• a baccalaureate degree or higher in health or human services or a related field and two years of combined satisfactory professional experience in working with individuals with disabilities and/or seniors
• be a Registered Professional Nurse and have one year of combined satisfactory professional experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or seniors, including in a managerial capacity
• possess an associate degree and five years of combined satisfactory experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or seniors, including in a managerial capacity
• One year of satisfactory experience as an Assistant Regional Resource Development Specialist
• Knowledge of the operation of 1915 (c) waivers and community-based services
• Working knowledge of services and supports available through Medicaid, Medicare and/or other third-party payers
• Working knowledge of community-based resources for individuals with disabilities and/or seniors
• Experience collaborating with other formal and informal supports to achieve a common goal
• Experience developing relationships with institutional and/or community-based organizations
• Excellent assessment skills
• Excellent screening and interviewing skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organizational, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency; Microsoft Word, Excel, WinZip
• Clean driver license
• A baccalaureate degree or higher in health or human services or a related field and two years of combined satisfactory professional experience in working with individuals with disabilities and/or seniors
• Be a Registered Professional Nurse and have one year of combined satisfactory professional experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or seniors, including in a managerial capacity
• Possess an associate degree and five years of combined satisfactory experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or seniors, including in a managerial capacity
• be a Registered Professional Nurse and have one year of combined satisfactory professional experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or seniors, including in a managerial capacity.

Required skills

• 1915(c) Waivers, Community-Based Resources for Individuals with Disabilities and Seniors, Community-Based Services, Medicaid, Medicare, Screening and Interviewing, WinZip

Experience

• 1+ years