Sedgwick County
Location
Wichita, Kansas
Salary
$22 / HOUR
Responsible for managing the single point of entry process for individuals and families, including intake, eligibility determination, and functional assessments. The role involves educating stakeholders on I/DD services and facilitating informed decision-making for long-term community supports.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field and at least two years of case management experience. A valid US driver's license and proof of insurance are mandatory for this driving-level position.
Assists individuals in accessing the I/DD service system Schedules appointments, assessments, and follow-up notifications Collects necessary information for eligibility determinations Determines the need for additional eligibility information on a case by case basis Documents information related to contacts and transactions Processes and communicates eligibility determinations in a timely manner Maintains a working knowledge of the I/DD eligibility process and associated criteria Participates in all statewide eligibility meetings Coordinates case transfers into Sedgwick County
Education & Referral
Responds to requests for information Educates stakeholders on the available service options and the status of funding Educates stakeholders on local and state-wide community resources Assembles and distributes resource packets containing affiliate service provider information Processes targeted case management referrals based on consumer/guardian selection Provides documented options counseling for new access, referrals and provider changes
Completes the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) required training prior to performing assessments Coordinates and administers initial functional assessments Coordinates and administers functional assessments for individuals being offered access to HCBS-IDD Program funding Coordinates and administers request for functional assessment from other CDDOs for individuals residing in Sedgwick County Administers and scores Eligibility Determination Instrument assessments Participates in all Statewide functional assessment roundtable meetings/trainings
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a related field. At least two years of experience as a case manager or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Education may be substituted with work experience in the Social Services field at a rate of 1,040 hours for each semester of college. The Kansas Department for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS) may grant an exception to the above minimum qualifications. Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Must submit to criminal, abuse/neglect registry background checks. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas
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