Service Access Specialist - Aging & Disabilities

Sedgwick County•Wichita, KS

3d•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for assisting individuals and families through the single point of entry process, which includes initial intake, eligibility determination, assessment, options counseling and referral. Administers initial functional assessment, utilizes the Eligibility Determination Instrument (EDI) to clarify eligibility issues and provides back up support for annual functional assessments. Responds to requests for information and educates applicants and stakeholders about the I/DD system. Engages and facilitates informed decision-making about accessing long-term services and supports in the community with individuals/guardians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a related field
At least two years of experience as a case manager or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Valid US driver’s license without restrictions
Current proof of automobile insurance
Must submit to criminal, abuse/neglect registry background checks

Nice To Haves

Education may be substituted with work experience in the Social Services field at a rate of 1,040 hours for each semester of college
The Kansas Department for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS) may grant an exception to the above minimum qualifications

Responsibilities

Assists individuals in accessing the I/DD service system
Schedules appointments, assessments, and follow-up notifications
Collects necessary information for eligibility determinations
Determines the need for additional eligibility information on a case by case basis
Documents information related to contacts and transactions
Processes and communicates eligibility determinations in a timely manner
Maintains a working knowledge of the I/DD eligibility process and associated criteria
Participates in all statewide eligibility meetings
Coordinates case transfers into Sedgwick County
Responds to requests for information
Educates stakeholders on the available service options and the status of funding
Educates stakeholders on local and state-wide community resources
Assembles and distributes resource packets containing affiliate service provider information
Processes targeted case management referrals based on consumer/guardian selection
Provides documented options counseling for new access, referrals and provider changes
Completes the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) required training prior to performing assessments
Coordinates and administers initial functional assessments
Coordinates and administers functional assessments for individuals being offered access to HCBS-IDD Program funding
Coordinates and administers request for functional assessment from other CDDOs for individuals residing in Sedgwick County
Administers and scores Eligibility Determination Instrument assessments
Participates in all Statewide functional assessment roundtable meetings/trainings