Administrative Specialist I
About The Position
The Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) is one of a statewide network of 16 regional agencies that provide interdisciplinary early intervention services through the North Carolina Infant Toddler Program. The CDSA is the local lead agency for the Infant Toddler Program (ITP), a federally mandated program (Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Act [IDEA]) serving children (ages birth to 3 yrs.) with or at risk for developmental disabilities and their families. Lead agency responsibilities include the oversight of the administration of the Infant Toddler Program, ensuring that evaluation, case management and intervention services are available within a multi-county catchment area and that children eligible for the program receive recommended services either through a network of enrolled early intervention service providers or directly from the CDSA. The CDSA is the single portal of entry for birth to 3 referrals to the Infant Toddler Program (ITP} and has primary responsibility for providing multi· and inter-disciplinary developmental evaluation, determination of eligibility for the program, service coordination for eligible children, and consultation and technical assistance to service providers and other professionals providing recommended intervention services for eligible children and families. A local CDSA will typically have 50• 75 staff including clinicians, management and administrative and support staff. This position serves as a member of a team with shared work responsibilities involving the operational functions of the CDSA. This position supports functions that allow the CDSA to maximize agency revenues, maintain staff efficiency and comply with state and federal requirements. Detailed duties of the position are determined at the agency level. Duties may be adjusted in response to staffing patterns and/or to meet the needs of the agency.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing and analyze data for trends and variables.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting policy and procedural guidelines and to resolve problems and questions.
- Demonstrated skills in organizing workflow and coordinating activities and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.
- Experience in using databases and automated billing software is highly desirable, as well as knowledge of third-party billing and experience billing Medicaid and private insurers.
Responsibilities
- Supports functions that allow the CDSA to maximize agency revenues, maintain staff efficiency and comply with state and federal requirements.
- Detailed duties of the position are determined at the agency level.
- Duties may be adjusted in response to staffing patterns and/or to meet the needs of the agency.
Benefits
- health insurance options
- standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- community service leave
- paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
