Job Location: This position will be located at a base location that is flexible within the State of Missouri. This position is telecommuting-eligible if candidate meets all telecommuting eligibilities and qualifications.
Why you’ll love this position: We are seeking an individual who is committed to the mission of keeping Missourian’s safe and healthy. You will be a vital piece in the life of Missouri’s seniors and adults with disabilities. The goal of the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Program is to give fellow citizens a better quality of life and an opportunity to remain in their home as long as possible, while respecting and advocating for individual choice in their health outcomes. We want you to join a team that is committed to improving lives, protecting health, and keeping the people of Missouri safe!
What you’ll do: - Lead phone interviews to assess individuals’ unmet needs
- Authorize services that support and promote better health outcomes
- Maintain care planning assignments in a fast paced environment
- Coordinate with a blended team of professionals to ensure quality care
- Provide objective and accurate case documentation
- Serve with exceptional professionalism in a contact center environment
- Practice integrity and share accountability to ensure programmatic success.
All you need for success: Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree or higher level degree from an accredited college or university (substitutions may be allowed)
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong interviewing and communication skills
- Keen to detail and documentation
- Exhibit disability & cross-generational awareness
- Technology proficiency
- Prior experience with customer service, call centers, and working with the elderly or persons with disabilities is preferred.
- One or more years of experience working with the elderly and or disabled population or other related human services field.
Enjoy an opportunity to learn and grow with DHSS.