Planner, Aging & Disability; Program Specialist), Grade 21

Overview

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The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $70,556 to $103,041, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.” Support Planner, Aging & Disability (Program Specialist II), Grade 21

Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.

The is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department. As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential.

This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.

Join the Montgomery County’s Area Agency on Aging-Support Planning Agency’s team of committed professionals who aim to provide Medicaid reimbursed services according to each individuals health and safety needs. The Support Planning Agency program offers individuals services intended to allow them to remain in non-institutional settings for as long as possible. The Supports Planner assists with program enrollment, the development of plans of service and the monitoring of participants services.

The Support Planner, Aging & Disability (Program Specialist II) will:

• Provide case management (supports planning) services to participants of the Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS), Community First Choice (CFC), Home and Community-Based Options Waiver (HCBOW) and Increased Community Services (ICS) programs. Supports planning consists largely of assisting applicants and participants with accessing Medicaid and non-Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). Case management services also include assisting applicants and participants with waiver eligibility, determination, and maintenance.
• Develop and submit an annual plan of service outlining the client’s services and providers based upon the annual assessment. Develop and submit a revised service plan when a change in service is needed.
• Contact clients at least monthly and conduct quarterly visits to assess the client’s functioning and monitor their services.
• Submit Reportable Events and enter billable activities into the online, electronic case record.
• Conduct Options Counseling for individuals in nursing homes who are seeking transition back into the community.
• Other duties may include assisting the supervisor as a lead worker/plan of service reviewer and covering for the supervisor by participating in Maryland Department of Health calls and meetings when the supervisor is unavailable.

The Support Planner, Aging & Disability (Program Specialist II) will need to travel throughout the County to conduct in-home assessments, conduct case management, and monitor services. A background investigation will be conducted into the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.

• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of professional case management experience with Medicaid Eligibility and Medicaid-funded Programs.
• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in human services field preferably in psychology, social work, sociology, nursing or counselling as required by the…