Waiver Facilitator (Hybrid work eligible)

Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc•Junction City, KS

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pawnee Mental Health is proud of the high-quality services we offer and the positive outcomes our clients achieve. Our employees are the heart of our organization, and each person contributes to our mission. We’re looking for motivated, passionate individuals who want to use their skills to support others. We believe people facing mental health or substance use challenges deserve the chance to live meaningful, productive lives. If that mission resonates with you, we encourage you to explore this role and join us in making an impact. At Pawnee Mental Health, we are committed to supporting our employees’ well-being by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including: HRSA- Health Workforce: Loan Repayment Program for Health Careers Continuing Education: Pawnee provides up to 5 days of additional paid leave for continuing education and a fund of up to $1,000 annually. Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs offered through BCBS or Aetna. Dental Insurance: 100% covered by Pawnee for employees. Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): Secure your future with KPERS retirement benefits, a lifetime pension program. Life Insurance: coverage up to 150% of your annual income and long-term disability insurance at no cost. Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year. Generous PTO: Start earning 10 hours of PTO per month—equivalent to 15 days per year—with an increase to 24 days per year after your first anniversary. Paid Medical Leave: Receive a 40-hour bank of paid medical leave. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support resources for your personal and professional life. Supplemental Benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more. The Waiver Facilitator is responsible for acting as the primary point of contact for Pawnee’s clients who utilize or qualify for the State of Kansas Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Severely and Emotionally Disturbed (SED) waiver. They are responsible for tracking services and other clerical responsibilities to meet Kansas requirements and are a subject matter expert on the program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or equivalent work experience, or a combination of work experience in the human services field and education with one year of experience substituting for one year of education.
Strong oral and written communication skills using the English language.
Basic personal computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Some experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances.
Experience with Microsoft Office software
All employees must pass a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Comply with requirements of the State of Kansas Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Severely and Emotionally Disturbed (SED) waiver.
Assist in the assessment of HCBS SED waiver referrals to determine the level of waiver services needed to prevent a higher, more restrictive, level of care.
Establish an initial written Plan of Care (POC) that includes access to informal community-based resources, the child and family’s strengths and needs, treatment goals, objectives and actions steps, and a crisis plan that will help the child succeed in the community. Update the POC on the family choice date annually.
Monitor current services, child and family/caretaker needs and service outcomes while the child is enrolled in the HCBS SED waiver to determine if services received are as prescribed in the current treatment plan/Plan of Care.
Promote collaboration among family, caretakers, service providers, educators, and community resources to ensure that appropriate and effective services are delivered to the child and family/caretaker.
Ensure a Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) has been completed and updated semi-annually with the scoring information being documented in the clinical chart.
Utilize the State of Kansas data entry system to track and submit required HCBS SED waiver data.
Ensure the tasks and documentation outlined in each client’s Plan of Care are completed so service authorizations are maintained. Track these activities on the waiver spreadsheet.
Review Automated Information Mapping System (AIMS) data and collaborate with Youth Rehabilitation Services for completion and submission to the State.
Provide support and consultation to staff, community, and clients about the process for HCBS SED waiver application and eligibility.
Attend clinical staff meetings to monitor and track the child’s progress with the Plan of Care and additional resources or services that are necessary.
Maintain and advance knowledge and skills related specifically to position or to field of work through regular review of pertinent materials or participation in training events as approved by supervisor.
Adhere to the standards, policies and instructions established by PMHS Policy and Procedure and any applicable ethical codes within field of employment.
Review and comply with the Pawnee Code of Conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.

Benefits

HRSA- Health Workforce: Loan Repayment Program for Health Careers
Continuing Education: Pawnee provides up to 5 days of additional paid leave for continuing education and a fund of up to $1,000 annually.
Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs offered through BCBS or Aetna.
Dental Insurance: 100% covered by Pawnee for employees.
Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): Secure your future with KPERS retirement benefits, a lifetime pension program.
Life Insurance: coverage up to 150% of your annual income and long-term disability insurance at no cost.
Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year.
Generous PTO: Start earning 10 hours of PTO per month—equivalent to 15 days per year—with an increase to 24 days per year after your first anniversary.
Paid Medical Leave: Receive a 40-hour bank of paid medical leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support resources for your personal and professional life.
Supplemental Benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more.