HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR 1
- ADSD/Reno - Underfill for a Health Care Coordinator 2
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$41,321.52 to
$60,969.60
PAY GRADE: 32
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Health Care Coordinators perform professional work related to Medicaid program operations and auditing providers to ensure compliance with program policies and regulations.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
This position is located within the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) of Health and Human Services, in Reno, NV. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and is a great place to work. The mission of the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible.
The incumbent will be primarily responsible for providing case management for recipients in the Home and Community Based Waiver (HCBW) for Persons with Physical Disabilities. The incumbent must be able to determine if an individual meets the criteria for placement on the waiver. The waiver provides personal and in home supportive services to assist the recipient to remain in a community setting or to return home if institutionalized.
The incumbent will also provide case management through other Medicaid waivers, Personal Assistance Services (PAS) and Community Service Options Program for the Elderly (COPE).
This position has a 75% travel requirement. Frequent travel throughout Carson City, Reno, Sparks and Rural Nevada is required.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Licensure as a Social Worker or professional licensure or certification in a medical specialty applicable to the assignment.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
Professional licensure or certification as a social worker, nurse or in a medical specialty issued by the appropriate licensing board in the State of Nevada at the time of appointment. Incumbents must maintain professional licensure or certification in their specialty as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
