Developmental Disabilities Program Accuracy Specialist - Scottsbluff
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
DHHS Local Office - Scottsbluff

Hiring Rate:
$21.680

Classification Salary Range:
$21.69 - $31.97

Job Posting:
JR2024-00004231 Developmental Disabilities Program Accuracy Specialist - Scottsbluff (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-15-2024

Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, "Helping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter.

We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.

We are seeking a compassionate individual to join our team as a Program Accuracy Specialist. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is in search of a candidate with expertise in assisting Developmental Disabilities providers and individuals accessing Home and Community-Based Waiver services.

You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans!

Under general supervision you will:

• Conduct on-site/in-person reviews, interviews and audits of Developmental Disabilities providers and individuals receiving Home and Community-Based Waiver services with intellectual or other developmental disabilities.
• Validate monitoring based on CMS Home and Community-Based (HCBS) Waiver regulations, State guidelines and the HCBS Final Setting Rule. Collect, compile, analyze trends and training needs.
• Determine level of compliance and recommend corrective actions for remediation purposes and program improvements.
• Provide feedback and real-time technical assistance to providers and Service Coordination staff. Interpret and apply State and Federal regulations in day to day work activities and has knowledge of Developmental Disabilities Service Coordination duties.
• Responsible to recognize and report abuse, neglect and exploitation. Write reports, prepare correspondence and other documents as necessary. Coordinate development of Quality Assurance Tools, training materials and give presentations of findings. Attend meetings, present findings, and provider technical assistance.
• Knowledge of individuals support plans and behavioral, mental, and physical health needs of participants to be able to address critical care needs immediately.
• Collaborate with DD Stakeholders, Administrators, Supervisors and Field Staff to help ensure the mission of the division is carried out successfully.
• Non-traditional work hours may be necessary.

REQUIREMENTS: Two years experience in a health and/or human services field or public service organization with responsibility for determining eligibility, assessing public assistance needs, or case management using program rules and regulations OR 24 semester hours of post high school education in behavioral sciences, social sciences, public/business administration, adult education or closely related field and experience in eligibility determination or assessing needs for public assistance and/or social services programs.

PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree in education, psychology, social work, sociology, human services, or a related field, with experience in services for individuals with developmental disabilities or 2-3 years in Direct Support roles. Experience in auditing or relevant coursework is desirable, as is familiarity with public assistance programs or investigation.

OTHER: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Knowledge of: interviewing and public relations techniques for conducting quality control reviews; data gathering and data analysis techniques for conducting quality control reviews. Ability to: learn and apply State and federal laws, regulations and procedures necessary to conduct quality control reviews; learn and apply the function of quality controls in public welfare agencies and welfare administration; conduct onsite interviews with applicants/recipients and public/private sources to obtain information for quality control reviews; apply rules and regulations to the verification, determination, and documentation of quality control reviews; work under minimal supervision and successfully complete assigned workloads within established deadlines; utilize computer output information for conducting quality control reviews.

Skilled in: teaching others; monitoring and assessing work performance of others; paying close attention to detail.

Ability to: learn and apply agency policies and procedures; interpret, explain, and apply State and federal laws and regulations; conduct data analysis, perform quality assurance reviews, assess the effectiveness of the treatment intervention; identify trends; communicate with others to receive and relay information as part of a team; analyze situations and develop an appropriate course of action; formulate conclusions; persuade others; develop, implement and present training programs; apply critical thinking and entrepreneurial solutions to complex problems; work independently while understanding when to seek supervision and/or input from others when necessary.

Other knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness; financial and auditing standards and practices, federal and state program regulations, and laws; developing and using quality assurance and monitoring tools and methods; case management practices, plan development and implementation.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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