Waiver Assessment Quality Specialist
About The Position
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as one of the Waiver Assessment Quality Specialist throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. This position will provide oversight of the administration of the waiver assessment, the Supports Intensity Scale® (SIS), in assigned regions. This position will also provide information and training as requested for the Division of Developmental Services (DDS) staff, providers, families, and other state constituents on new developments related to the SIS; assist in the coordination of SIS scheduling with Community Services Boards (CSB), individuals/families, and providers, along with supporting waiver assessment efforts in electronic systems such as SIS-Online and the Virginia Waiver Management System (WaMS); and perform the verification function for SIS assessments and observe SIS assessments throughout the state for quality assurance purposes. The completion of these duties will include overnight travel throughout the Commonwealth. This position serves as a member of the DDS team through active participation in team meetings, completion of special assignments, and representation as requested at functions related to the business of DDS. All duties of this position are 100% dedicated to the delivery of services for Medicaid–sponsored individuals and programs.
Requirements
- Experience and knowledge of the waiver assessment (Supports Intensity Scale® (SIS)).
- Experience and understanding of best practices in the Developmental Disability field.
- Knowledge of exceptional behavioral and/or exceptional medical supports.
- Working knowledge of public and private developmental disabilities service delivery systems.
- Ability and comfort with local and overnight travel throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia (up to 50% of the time) to meet the needs and demands of the Commonwealth.
- Ability to manage time and be self-directed to meet the demands of a fast-paced environment, that may be outside of a typical work schedule.
- Ability to independently plan and implement assigned tasks, as well as problem solve as needed.
- Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, with a wide range of constituents and agencies across the state in a professional manner.
- Ability to use a range of computer programs and database applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and the Internet.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the delivery of human service programs, including program design, development, implementation, evaluation, in addition to staff development.
- Experience working with in a team dynamic with others including cross disabilities and mental health services.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight of the administration of the waiver assessment, the Supports Intensity Scale® (SIS), in assigned regions.
- Provide information and training as requested for the Division of Developmental Services (DDS) staff, providers, families, and other state constituents on new developments related to the SIS.
- Assist in the coordination of SIS scheduling with Community Services Boards (CSB), individuals/families, and providers.
- Support waiver assessment efforts in electronic systems such as SIS-Online and the Virginia Waiver Management System (WaMS).
- Perform the verification function for SIS assessments and observe SIS assessments throughout the state for quality assurance purposes.
- Serve as a member of the DDS team through active participation in team meetings, completion of special assignments, and representation as requested at functions related to the business of DDS.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
