Eligibility Specialist - Aiken, SC

Duties and Responsibilities

Complete assessments to assist in identifying each participant needs and desires for service delivery. Develops a Person-Centered Service Plan for each participant and modify at least annually or when there is a significant medical or social change. Ensure the participant choice of providers by providing information for the participant to make a fully informed decision. Ensure the Behavioral Support Plan and Crisis Plan (if the participant has a Behavior Specialist) is consistent with the ISP. Report all incidents of participant abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately to supervisor/director. Actively coordinate with other individuals and/or entities essential in the physical and/or behavioral care delivery for the participant, including other care coordinators, to ensure seamless coordination between physical, behavioral and support services. Responsible for researching and developing alternative solutions to participants needs. Ensures confidentiality regarding sensitive material and private health information of each individual served. Attends required trainings and recertification classes. Confers regularly with supervisor/ director(s) to understand and consider factors such as participants needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations. 50% travel to participants as needed

Qualifications

BS/BA degree in related course work. Experience with Microsoft Office, state-maintained databases. Must maintain proficiency in company sponsored training and certifications. Maintain CPR/First Aid certification and updated state related Clearances. Successfully complete and maintain training courses as required or amended by program regulations. Valid Driver's License including personal vehicle insurance coverage for liability and current vehicle registration, copies must be maintained on file with Care Lync. **Inform supervisor immediately when any change in auto insurance agency/policy, automobile registration and/or status of driver's license. Care Lync is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the provisions of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955 and all requirements imposed pursuant thereto. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religious creed, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination in the provision of any hiring opportunities, care or services. Care Lync will not, directly or through contractual arrangements discriminate its patients, consumers, employees, partners, 3rd party vendors or any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religious creed, disability, sexual identification or any other category protected under law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, religious creed, sexual orientation, ancestry, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual identification or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.