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Job Description
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!
The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.
What you’ll do:- Lead phone interviews to gather pertinent information to initiate service referrals and change requests.
- Determine preliminary MO HealthNet and HCBS programmatic eligibility.
- Review, monitor, and update information in various electronic systems and databases.
- Coordinate with a blended team of professionals to ensure quality care.
- Provide objective and accurate documentation.
- Classify and generate actions for multiple HCBS teams.
- Serve with exceptional professionalism in a contact center environment.
Minimum Qualifications- High School diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
- Strong interviewing and communication skills.
- Keen to detail and documentation.
- Technical proficiency.
- Exhibit disability & cross-generational awareness.
- Prior experience with customer service, call centers, and working with the elderly or persons with disabilities.
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
Travis Edwards at Travis.Edwards@health.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Missouri
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