Job Location: This position will be located at a base location that is flexible within the State of Missouri. This position is telecommuting-eligible if candidate meets all telecommuting eligibilities and qualifications.
Why you’ll love this position:We are seeking an individual who is committed to the mission of keeping Missourian’s safe and healthy. You will be a vital piece in the life of Missouri’s seniors and adults with disabilities. The goal of the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Program is to give fellow citizens a better quality of life and an opportunity to remain in their home as long as possible, while respecting and advocating for individual choice in their health outcomes. We want you to join a team that is committed to improving lives, protecting health, and keeping the people of Missouri safe!
- Lead phone interviews to assess individuals’ unmet needs
- Authorize services that support and promote better health outcomes
- Maintain care planning assignments in a fast paced environment
- Coordinate with a blended team of professionals to ensure quality care
- Provide objective and accurate case documentation
- Serve with exceptional professionalism in a contact center environment
- Practice integrity and share accountability to ensure programmatic success
Minimum Qualifications: - Strong interviewing and communication skills
- Keen to detail and documentation
- Exhibit disability & cross-generational awareness
- Prior experience with customer service, call centers, and working with the elderly or persons with disabilities is preferred.
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; OR A Registered Nurse (RN) who is licensed and in good standing in Missouri; OR A Licensed Practical Nurse who is licensed and in good standing in Missouri with 1 or more years of experience working as an LPN. One or more years of experience as Social Services Specialist; OR Four or more years of experience with the Division of Senior and Disability Services or an Area Agency on Aging.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .