Rehabilitation Program Specialist

What you will do?

• Reviews assessments & makes determinations related to level of care requests submitted by county boards of developmental disabilities (CBDDs) for initial & ongoing enrollment in Medicaid Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers & by intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICFs) for initial & continued admission. Conducts face-to-face assessments of individuals prior to denying a level of care request. Prepares correspondence and hearing rights to send to individuals who are denied services or found to no longer meet necessary requirements for services. Prepares hearing summaries and supporting documentation for hearings to submit to the Bureau of State Hearings. Reviews assessments submitted by CBDDs & develops individualized recommendations relative to least restrictive placement options for individuals seeking admission to ICFs. Develops & coordinates pre-admission screens & resident reviews (PASRR) for individuals with developmental disabilities seeking admission to nursing facilities; coordinates program requirements & necessary steps for people with developmental disabilities seeking admission to Medicaid-certified nursing facilities from hospitals, private residences, & community-based programs, ensuring compliance with applicable federal & state requirements & best practices. Performs records/documentation development/maintenance functions (e.g., develops, sends & receives email & phone communications from involved parties); uses the appropriate DODD applications (including, but not limited to, level of care application & PASRR tracking system, HENS, KePro) to record required information. Prepares hearing summaries and supporting documentation for hearings to submit to the Bureau of State Hearings. Reviews assessments & makes determinations related to preadmission counseling (PAC) submitted by CBDDs for long-term admission to ICFs. Advises state & local staff on correct procedures to follow related to submission of level of care assessments, preadmission screens, &/or resident reviews. Collaborates with other department/division staff regarding relationship of level of care & enrollment in HCBS Waiver &/or placement in ICFs. Provides testimony at hearings, if necessary. Procures federal dollars.

• Provides support to staff throughout the Department who are assigned responsibility for the administration of Medicaid processes & procedures (e.g., reviewing & revising policies & procedures related to level of care, PAC & PASRR to inform policy analysis & development).

• Monitors & evaluates systems activities of local Department of Job & Family Services (DJFS) case workers through Client Registry Information System – Enhanced (CRIS-E) &/or Ohio Benefits System (OBS) (e.g., new applications, Medicaid eligibility determinations, appeals, etc.) Advises state & local staff on correct procedures to follow to assist applicants to obtain Medicaid eligibility, provides technical assistance & assists in problem solving between DJFS case workers or other systems. Implements program policy & procedures that impact waiver eligibility. Provides testimony at hearings, if necessary.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Graduate degree in a human service area (i.e., rehabilitation counseling, special education, guidance & counseling, psychology, social work, child & family community services) as required by an accredited college or university

• Or a graduate degree that leads to licensure as a licensed professional counselor by the Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.

• Or completion of graduate degree in other related vocational rehabilitation areas (e.g., rehabilitation management/administration from an accredited college or university).

• Or completion of graduate field of study in human services area (i.e., same examples as cited previously) as required by accredited college or university; 12 mos. exp. as Rehabilitation Program Specialist 1, 69731.

• Or in Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services only, licensed, certified, or registered clinical professional per OAC 5122-21-03 (E) Personnel Requirements (2).

• Or in Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities only, 4 yrs. exp. in private or governmental agency responsible for habilitative &/or rehabilitative programs development in developmental disabilities (i.e., working with individuals with developmental disabilities); bachelor’s degree in professional human services field (e.g., psychology, education, anthropology) in accordance with provisions of 42 CFR 483.430(b)(5)(x) & interpretive guidelines issued by centers for Medicaid & Medicare services.

• This position requires 2 days in office.
• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
• No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Tamara Hairston at 614-466-2508 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.