ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST - 67940028

State of Florida • Daytona Beach, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional OPS position responsible for determining eligibility for applicants applying for APD services. This position will assist with eligibility determinations, pre-enrollment, and other duties as assigned related to application, intake, and eligibility.

The Agency seeks team members who demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and lead others to embody the same. This entails lacking excessive ego, sharing credit, being self-motivated, and exercising good judgment and intuition regarding the subtleties of group dynamics.

This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency’s mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in developmental disabilities, special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social welfare, or health and rehabilitative services.
• Use Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
• Developmental disabilities and level of care requirements for the HCBS iBudget Waiver.
• Use APD business systems to carry out job duties.
• Enter data in a professional work setting.
• Multi- task effectively.
• Use tracking systems to monitor and complete work assignments within required timeframes.
• Understand, interpret, demonstrate, and manage oneself and to handle interpersonal relationships.
• Listen and understand what others may be saying and asking questions.
• Exercise critical thinking skills, including analyzing available information, observations, and evidence in order to determine appropriate action.
• Manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, set goals, and develop systems for achieving those goals.
• Effectively communicate, respectfully conversing with others to achieve a desired outcome.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in a related field can substitute for one year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Review applications to determine eligibility for APD services in accordance with Chapter 393, Florida Statutes and applicable Rules 65G-4.014-4.017, Florida Administrative Codes.
• Determine level of care for participation in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) and the iBudget Home and Community-Based Services Waiver as defined in 42 CFR §440.150.
• Determine if further testing is necessary and coordinate with Region to schedule appropriate testing.
• Document, upload and notify appropriate Region of findings for all determinations.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties related to programs and services for agency clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options
• Direct Deposit Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level