Funding Specialist - Developmental Disabilities Services
About The Position
At Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full and meaningful life. Our team makes that possible every day — and we're looking for people who want their work to matter. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the people we serve, where every member feels valued, supported, and set up to succeed. You'll thrive here if you are driven by purpose and find fulfillment in improving the lives of others, communicate clearly and compassionately — in writing and in person, and want to grow within an organization that invests in its people and its community.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of demonstrably related experience
- Ability to travel within Hamilton County as needed
- Must be able to pass criminal background checks, driver's abstract, and various abuser registry checks
Responsibilities
- Administer waiver funding and payment authorization processes by preparing, calculating, and entering service authorization and fiscal data into state systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Review and process payment authorization documentation, obtain required approvals, monitor service utilization, and research and resolve payment discrepancies.
- Manage funding projections and service authorization records, including maintaining authorized services, household information, and notifying staff when services exceed available funding thresholds.
- Serve as the agency's funding resource by consulting with case management staff, providers, and interdisciplinary teams regarding waiver funding, service costs, eligibility, and authorization requirements.
- Provide technical assistance and training to agency staff and service providers on funding procedures, payment authorization processes, Medicaid waiver requirements, and compliance with state funding rules.
- Act as the primary liaison between the agency, service providers, and billing personnel to resolve funding, billing, utilization, and payment issues while ensuring administrative and fiscal accuracy.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of funding and provider billing records to verify that services authorized align with services billed, communicate findings, and support reporting and corrective actions.
- Participate in policy development, stakeholder workgroups, system implementation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives related to waiver administration, funding processes, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners, including providers, county board staff, and state agencies, to support effective service delivery and compliance with Medicaid waiver requirements.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- 36.25-hour full-time work week
- Flexible scheduling and hybrid work-from-home options
- 3 weeks vacation accrual per year to start, with 1 week allocated immediately upon hire
- 3 personal days per year
- 15 sick days allocated upon hire; accrues at 15 days per year after year one with unlimited accrual
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; HRA available for those who opt out of medical coverage
- FREE medical care and prescriptions through Marathon Health
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Wellness incentives and a robust Employee Assistance Program
- Ohio Public Employees' Retirement System (OPERS): 10% employee / 14% employer contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
