What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Services Spec III position at DD Community Region II?
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Community Services Specialist III
Announcement Number 26-52 Job Code T3000
Employment Type Full-Time Job Location Department of Mental Health
Region II Community Services 1305 James I. Harrison Jr. Parkway Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35403
Salary/Pay Rate Range 74 ($46,468.80 - $77,690.40 Annually) Additional Salary Information
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees.
Open Date 10/09/2026 Close Date 10/23/2026
Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a human services field. 24 months or more experience in a human services field. OR Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a human services field. 48 months or more experience working specifically with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. OR Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a human services field. 72 months or more experience in a human services field.
Human services field includes the following disciplines: Social Work, Psychology, Criminal/Juvenile Justice, Special Education, Sociology, Speech Education, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Nursing, Physical or Occupational Therapy, and any related academic disciplines associated with the study of Human Behavior, Human Skill Development, or Basic Human Care Needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Determines eligibility of Medicaid Waiver applicants, including review/verification of all eligibility
documents.
• Manages Medicaid Waiver Waiting List status by updating changes as applicants are approved, pending,
or denied.
• Reviews and resolves Criticality Assessments and updates, corresponds with Support Coordinators to
address discrepancies.
• Corresponds with Support Coordinators and applicants regarding Waiting List status, to include
transmission of Initial Eligibility, Incomplete Application, or Denial Notifications.
• Chairs Placement Committee communicates with Support Coordinators and Providers to track changes
of address/provider for persons served on the Medicaid Waiver and placement onto/off of the Medicaid Waiver and updates the regional residential database, all with 90% accuracy, as determined by review of the Community Services Director.
• Receives Requests for Placement (RFP)for Waiver Services from Support Coordinators, reviews for completeness and accuracy, transmits to provider agencies, and communicates provider responses to Support Coordinators.
• Reviews service provider certification applications and conduct Temporary Operating Authority (TOA) reviews in coordination with the Community Services Director, as reviewed and directly observed, respectively, by the Community Services Director.
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• Provides training, technical assistance, and consultation to regional service providers and Support Coordination agencies.
• Serves in the Region Community Services on-call rotation, answering calls after hours.
• Actively participates in multi-needs team meetings to provide input and technical assistance in the
provision/development of appropriate supports for children who are eligible for ADMH/DD services as evidenced by no avoidable delays or valid complaints.
• Completes all other duties assigned by the Community Services Director.
• Promotes the department's mission, initiatives, and Associate Commissioner's directives by exhibiting
leadership qualities that create an environment of professionalism, credibility, trust, transparency, and support internally among all department staff and externally among all stakeholders as evidence by the lack of valid complaints and Supervisor observations.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
• Knowledge of state, local, and federal funding sources, and regulations.
• Knowledge of the inner workings, functions, and responsibilities of a regional community service system
and regional office.
• Knowledge of human behaviors and clinical dynamics of the intellectually disabled as well as persons
with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of community service agencies in relation to persons with intellectual disabilities.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office software programs.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage workload to meet specific timeframes and deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and explain funding requirements and standards compliance to providers.
• Ability to establish a positive relationship with clients, families, agency representatives, and the general
public.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to clients, families, and community providers.
• Ability to effectively intervene in crisis situations.
• Ability to develop/implement training programs and provide technical assistance to service providers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct investigations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including before and after the established work hours.
• Ability to serve on-call on a rotating schedule for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to organize, plan, and implement work in an independent manner with minimal supervision.
• Ability to coordinate and evaluate the work of others.
Necessary Special Requirements
• Must have a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in the State of Alabama and have a good driving
record.
Employee Benefits
• 13 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Paid parental leave.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of state service.
• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU's needed for maintaining professional license.
• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit
through the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
Method of Selection
• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and
education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
• All relevant information is subject to verification.
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• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients.
Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered.
Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be
considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official
transcript provided by the school, college, or university.
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Community Services Specialist III
Announcement Number 26-52 Job Code T3000
Employment Type Full-Time Job Location Department of Mental Health
Region II Community Services 1305 James I. Harrison Jr. Parkway Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35403
Salary/Pay Rate Range 74 ($46,468.80 - $77,690.40 Annually) Additional Salary Information
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees.
Open Date 10/09/2026 Close Date 10/23/2026
Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a human services field. 24 months or more experience in a human services field. OR Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a human services field. 48 months or more experience working specifically with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. OR Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a human services field. 72 months or more experience in a human services field.
Human services field includes the following disciplines: Social Work, Psychology, Criminal/Juvenile Justice, Special Education, Sociology, Speech Education, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Nursing, Physical or Occupational Therapy, and any related academic disciplines associated with the study of Human Behavior, Human Skill Development, or Basic Human Care Needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Determines eligibility of Medicaid Waiver applicants, including review/verification of all eligibility
documents.
• Manages Medicaid Waiver Waiting List status by updating changes as applicants are approved, pending,
or denied.
• Reviews and resolves Criticality Assessments and updates, corresponds with Support Coordinators to
address discrepancies.
• Corresponds with Support Coordinators and applicants regarding Waiting List status, to include
transmission of Initial Eligibility, Incomplete Application, or Denial Notifications.
• Chairs Placement Committee communicates with Support Coordinators and Providers to track changes
of address/provider for persons served on the Medicaid Waiver and placement onto/off of the Medicaid Waiver and updates the regional residential database, all with 90% accuracy, as determined by review of the Community Services Director.
• Receives Requests for Placement (RFP)for Waiver Services from Support Coordinators, reviews for completeness and accuracy, transmits to provider agencies, and communicates provider responses to Support Coordinators.
• Reviews service provider certification applications and conduct Temporary Operating Authority (TOA) reviews in coordination with the Community Services Director, as reviewed and directly observed, respectively, by the Community Services Director.
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• Provides training, technical assistance, and consultation to regional service providers and Support Coordination agencies.
• Serves in the Region Community Services on-call rotation, answering calls after hours.
• Actively participates in multi-needs team meetings to provide input and technical assistance in the
provision/development of appropriate supports for children who are eligible for ADMH/DD services as evidenced by no avoidable delays or valid complaints.
• Completes all other duties assigned by the Community Services Director.
• Promotes the department's mission, initiatives, and Associate Commissioner's directives by exhibiting
leadership qualities that create an environment of professionalism, credibility, trust, transparency, and support internally among all department staff and externally among all stakeholders as evidence by the lack of valid complaints and Supervisor observations.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
• Knowledge of state, local, and federal funding sources, and regulations.
• Knowledge of the inner workings, functions, and responsibilities of a regional community service system
and regional office.
• Knowledge of human behaviors and clinical dynamics of the intellectually disabled as well as persons
with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of community service agencies in relation to persons with intellectual disabilities.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office software programs.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage workload to meet specific timeframes and deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and explain funding requirements and standards compliance to providers.
• Ability to establish a positive relationship with clients, families, agency representatives, and the general
public.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to clients, families, and community providers.
• Ability to effectively intervene in crisis situations.
• Ability to develop/implement training programs and provide technical assistance to service providers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct investigations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including before and after the established work hours.
• Ability to serve on-call on a rotating schedule for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to organize, plan, and implement work in an independent manner with minimal supervision.
• Ability to coordinate and evaluate the work of others.
Necessary Special Requirements
• Must have a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in the State of Alabama and have a good driving
record.
Employee Benefits
• 13 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Paid parental leave.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of state service.
• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU's needed for maintaining professional license.
• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit
through the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
Method of Selection
• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and
education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
• All relevant information is subject to verification.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients.
Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered.
Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be
considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official
transcript provided by the school, college, or university.
APPLY NOW
Salary : $46,469 - $77,690