Social Workers

Job Title:

Social Workers

Employment Type:

Contract

Work Hours:

40 hrs./week
Work site: 100% Onsite

Location:

99 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Job Duration: 2 Years
Closing: 11/24/2025.

Position

Description:

The Social Worker will use their experience and knowledge to develop expertise in assigned policy areas and assist with Medicaid policy development, implementation and oversight; analyzing current and proposed processes and reports; conducting HCBS eligibility assessment determinations for Waiver applicants and enroll eligible participants; corresponding with providers, participants and other stakeholders; and reviewing, updating provider guidance materials.

• Become knowledgeable and develop an understanding of the Children's Health Home program, Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Children's Waiver, Children and Family Treatment and Support Services, and Foster Care/29-I services to determine changes and or enhancements to the services and programs.
• Assist the supervisor and staff in the Office of Health Insurance Programs (OHIP), Division of Program Development and Management (DPDM) in a broad range of planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting activities.
• Conduct HCBS eligibility determination assessments for Waiver applicants and enroll eligible participants. This includes managing referrals, providing assistance and program education, conducting initial screenings, gathering assessment information from the applicant, and providers, determining eligibility, enrolling participants and transferring participants to their choice of Children's Health Home.
• Monitor and analyze reports and feedback to provide updates on HCBS eligibility and enrollment status to leadership
• Develop policies, procedures and guidance documents related to a wide range of subjects relevant to the development, implementation, and management of the children services, inclusive of developing power points, presenting training webinars, drafting announcements.
• Provide input on policies, procedures and decisions related to HCBS eligibility and enrollment, and other program areas as assigned. Develop program education and guidance materials and assist in keeping the DOH website up to date.
• Become proficient with management information systems and provide input on enhancements focused on improving/streamlining processes.
• Evaluate program implementation strategies. Synthesize information to determine the need for changes to current services/procedures and present solutions for improvements.
• Collaborate and work with staff, contractors, and state partners regarding various project and program aspects of Children Services of the Health Homes and HCBS program as well as State Plan Services.
• Other activities as may be deemed necessary in response to the changing needs of OHIP.

• The candidate must have strong interpersonal, problem solving, decision-making and time management skills and the preferred candidate possesses knowledge of pediatric diagnoses and diseases that impact children's development and activities of daily living and has experience with pediatric home health care and related medical support/supplies and has knowledge of Medicaid and Medicaid services.
• The ideal candidate understands Children Services including medical and behavioral health conditions regarding the various children's populations of Serious Emotional Disturbance, Foster Care, Medically Fragile, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use and other chronic conditions.

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience required

• Shift Days/Time:
  Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5:30 PM.
• Bus transportation options are available.
• Parking charges are dependent on where the incumbent parks (City Streets, Commuter Lots, etc...)
• Interviews will be conducted in-person or online based on the availability.
• $13 for  (paid by check).
• Training will be provided.

• Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
• We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
• Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.