Caseworker Specialist II

State of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is with the Community Transition Waiver team. The role involves providing case management to individuals transitioning from Intermediate Care Facilities into Home and Community-Based Services. The Caseworker Specialist II will educate individuals and families about Home and Community-Based Services and available options, including information on rights, options, benefits, services, and Person Centered Planning goals. Responsibilities include completing field work for Person Centered Support Plans (PCSP), budgets, RFS tasks, Charting the Life Course, and UCANS assessments. The role also involves coordinating and referring services with community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the courts, and other community partners. Collaboration with other state and local programs, organizations, and agencies is key to promoting program goals. The position also provides consultation, recommendations, advice, and assistance in decision-making.

Requirements

Has a Bachelor's Degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience working directly with people with disabilities.
Has knowledge of Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) and Settings Rule.
Has obtained certification as a QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional).

Nice To Haves

Has strong interpersonal skills.
Is passionate about empowering people with disabilities with working knowledge of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), the Community Transition Waiver and HCBS Settings Rule
Is an excellent listener who is also very proactive
Has knowledge of community resources for people with disabilities and how to access those resources
Has the ability to work well with a wide range of people with varying interests
Can prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
Is self-motivated with ability to work a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

Provide case management to people who transition from Intermediate Care Facilities into Home and Community-Based Services.
Provide education to individuals and families regarding Home and Community-Based Services and available service options.
Provide information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, Person Centered Planning goals and expectations.
Complete field work assignments used to implement Person Centered Support Plans (PCSP), budgets, RFS tasks, Charting the Life Course, and UCANS assessments.
Coordinate and refer services of community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the courts, and/or other community partners.
Collaborate with other state and local programs, organizations and agencies, and with various stakeholders to promote program goals and objectives.
Provide consultation, make recommendations, give appropriate advice, and/or assist to facilitate decisions.