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Title: Case Manager - Support Broker
Worksite: Warren Service Center
County: Warren
Hours Status: Full Time
Pay Range: $15.87 Hourly ****$2,000 Sign On Bonus****
Sign on bonus is explained in the interview. Travel reimbursement and opportunities to make additional income. Flexible work schedule Monday through Friday, which could include working from home.
Position Summary:
Under direct supervision of PDS supervisor, the PDS support broker is responsible for providing support broker services to participants in the Michelle P Waiver (MPW), Supports for Community Living (SCL), and Acquired Brian Injury (ABI) waivers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct MAP-351 assessments and reassessments accurately and timely (complete no earlier than 60 days and upload in MWMA no later than 40 days prior to participant's ending LOC)
• Assist individuals with PDS enrollment process
• Assist with the development, revision, and monitoring of the person centered service plan
• Conduct a monthly face-to-face visit with participant
• Conduct a quarterly face-to-face visit with representative
• Monitor and document participant's health, safety and welfare
• Assist with the development, revision, and monitoring of emergency backup plans
• Provide education and information to all participants on self-determination and community resources
• Provide training to all PDS representatives (and employees as needed) on the following: 1) Person Centered Planning; 2) Abuse, Neglect, Fraud, and Exploitation; and, 3) Incident Reporting Procedures
• Serve as case manager to individuals that have chosen the PDS or PDS-blended service model
• Assist participants with recruiting, hiring, training, and managing their employees and negotiating pay rates
• Assist participants with all paperwork related to the PDS process
• Be available to the PDS participant twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week
• Coordinate all services for the individual(s) receiving blended services
• Ensure individuals' rights are respected and individuals are free of any and all forms of abuse or mal treatment
• Support individuals to maximize personal choice and honor those choices within reason
• Develop person centered plans based on individual preferences and needs using person centered approaches
• Maintain up-to-date Level of Care (LOC) on all participants
• Responsible for transportation to and from home visits and any other facility/agency
• Maintain proper and appropriate documentation of all supports provided in a timely manner
• Having a working knowledge of MPW / SCL / ABI / PDS regulations and maintaining appropriate documentation to meet these guidelines
• Complete billings for appropriate supports provided in a timely manner
• Ensure person centered service plans in MWMA are within regulation guidelines before PA is generated to ensure services are not over maximum limits
• Ensure the maximum billable rate for each service covers the employee's pay rate-make sure to check the most recent SUTA tax rate
• Ensure the type of services including the scope, amount and duration and goals/objectives being required on the person centered service plan align with the participant's Map 351
• Document all incidents in a timely manner in MWMA and notify the appropriate parties
• Monitor and ensure PDS participants do not go over monthly approved units
• Ensure monthly contact note is uploaded timely in MWMA
• Train participants and/or representatives how to use Mains'l and EVV app
• Attend all necessary training and updates as needed
• Submit required documentation via MWMA within required timeframe
• Return telephone calls within 24 hours or the next business day
• Review PDS employee timesheets and service documentation to ensure all rules and regulations are followed
• Contact participant, guardian and representative about any Medicaid eligibility issues
• Issue corrective action plans (CAP) as needed
• Assist with obtaining quotes and ordering goods and services as needed
• Maintain communication with all outside agencies involving participant's services

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide crisis intervention, direct support, and transportation to participants as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in the Human Services field, valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
BENEFITS, Full-time employees enjoy:

• Holidays (11)
• Personal Day
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Wellness plans
• Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Supplemental Products and more
• Pension Plan! Defined retirement benefit through the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Participation is automatic and effective immediate upon hire.

LifeSkills/Pennyroyal is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Those interested and meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for positions on-line at https://lifehealthservices.applicantstack.com/x/openings?sort=1&sortdir=d