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Job Description
Job Location: This position will be located at 413 Burris, Fredricktown, MO 63645 (Madison County)
Why you’ll love this position:
We are seeking an individual who is committed to the mission of keeping Missourian’s safe and healthy. This position is integral in assisting Missouri’s Medicaid-eligible senior citizens and adults with disabilities remain as independent as possible in the least restrictive environment through the Home and Community Based Services program. A person in this position will exhibit exceptional communication skills, have the ability to interview others, show strong documentation practices, consistently display exemplary customer service, and demonstrate collaboration amongst an interdisciplinary team.
What you’ll do:- Conduct initial assessments/reassessments in accordance with all DSDS policy and regulations to enable senior and/or disabled adults remain in the least restrictive environment.
- Coordinate Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program services such as housekeeping, meal preparation, health, and/or personal care by making/receiving contact with participants and providers to complete service authorizations
- Develop and implement a care plan that meets the participant’s unmet needs by making participant contact, collateral contacts and home visit(s), considering participant choice of providers
- Represent DSDS in administrative hearings
- Travel within a multi-county area to conduct home visits, attend hearings and training sessions, utilizing your personal vehicle when necessary
- Assume accountability and responsibility over the program's integrity, operations, and success
What you’ll do:- Conduct initial assessments/reassessments in accordance with all DSDS policy and regulations to enable senior and/or disabled adults remain in the least restrictive environment.
- Coordinate Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program services such as housekeeping, meal preparation, health, and/or personal care by making/receiving contact with participants and providers to complete service authorizations
- Develop and implement a care plan that meets the participant’s unmet needs by making participant contact, collateral contacts and home visit(s), considering participant choice of providers
- Represent DSDS in administrative hearings
- Travel within a multi-county area to conduct home visits, attend hearings and training sessions, utilizing your personal vehicle when necessary
- Assume accountability and responsibility over the program's integrity, operations, and success
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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