Funding Specialist - Developmental Disabilities Services

Hamilton County, Ohio • Cincinnati, OH

23h • Hybrid

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 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
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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
• 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
• FREE access to on-site gym
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Wellness incentives
• a robust Employee Assistance Program
• Ohio Public Employees' Retirement System (OPERS): 10% employee / 14% employer contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED