Developmental Disabilities Specialist (remote within Oklahoma)

Liberty Healthcare • OK, OK

3d • Remote

About The Position

Liberty Healthcare operates a program in Oklahoma which serves and supports people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. This program helps people navigate the application, eligibility determination, and wait list process for publicly funded home and community based services. Program services include: Providing information to people about publicly funded services, Educating people about the process for determining their eligibility for services, Assisting people to navigate the service application process, Assessing people to determine their needs and eligibility for services, Communicating with people about the wait period for services. Liberty Healthcare is now hiring for a full-time “Waitlist Specialist” position. This position comes with a high level of autonomy.

Requirements

• Experience supporting people who are living with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or related healthcare / human services field
• Computer proficiency and effective communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to work autonomously
• Residency in Oklahoma is required.

Responsibilities

• Meeting by phone and video with people - and their families and caregivers
• Conducting structured interviews and assessments to determine person-centered needs and eligibility for services and supports
• Accurately documenting pertinent details of assessments into structured report templates
• Answering questions related to services, eligibility criteria, and wait periods for services
• Serving as an ongoing resource for information and updates
• Independently managing a work schedule to successfully meet individual and program goals
• Participating in team meetings and training activities

Benefits

• 30 days of paid time off each year for holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• Health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401k plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level