Excellent communication, organization, computer and multi-tasking skills.
Certification to conduct PRI and Screens preferred.
Assessment experience utilizing the UAS-NY Community Health Assessment preferred.
Experience developing relationships with institutions and/or community-based entities.
Proven skills in planning, community networking, and collaboration.
Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and investigating skills.
Excellent assessment, screening, and interviewing skills.
Strong commitment to the integration of people with disabilities into the community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Travel within the 12-county region and surrounding areas, as needed.
Conduct UAS Assessments and PRI and Screen assessments, as needed.
Assist the RRDC staff to evaluate medically complex cases and determine appropriateness of community placements.
Assist RRDC staff and waiver providers to determine what services are necessary to safely serve/support TBI/NHTD waiver applicants and participants in the community.
Ensure all documentation mandated by STIC and DOH is collected and submitted in an accurate and timely manner.
Conduct intake process for medically complex TBI/NHTD participants and keep them informed of their eligibility/program status; make referrals to other services/programs as necessary; and continually advocate for the participant and their families in order to ensure best possible quality services and most integrated community living.
Develop/maintain relationships with local and state disability and senior-related entities, and refer waiver participants to community services.
Develop/maintain relationships with nursing homes and hospitals to identify potential participants and to facilitate their re-entry into the community.
Continually monitor the quality of waiver provider services and take appropriate action in situations of quality concerns and/or misuse of waiver services.
Recommend to DOH waiver providers that should be surveyed and/or audited.
Participate in team meetings, discharge meetings, provider meetings, training’s, regional forums, etc.
Participate in the Serious Reportable Incident process as described in the TBI/NHTD work plans.
Recommend improvements to TBI/NHTD waiver policies and procedures to DOH.
If time permits, assist DOH staff with functions and special projects of the TBI/NHTD waivers.
Southern Tier Independence Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to hire the best-qualified applicant for the position without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, or veteran status.
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