Intake and Evaluation Manager- Region Field Office- Columbus

Position: Intake and Evaluation Manager- Region 6 Field Office- Columbus
Job Title:

Intake and Evaluation Manager
- Region 6 Field Office
- Columbus

Pay Grade: L

Workplace:
Hybrid- 2 days per week in office

Travel: 25%

Job Summary:

Reports to the Developmental Disabilities Regional Services Administrator (DD RSA)

Manages the intake process for intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) services in a manner that is responsive to individuals and families and partner agencies

Provides excellent internal and external customer service by maintaining constructive working relationships with Division of IDD staff, individuals in services, families, provider organizations and other state agencies involved in program implementation

Implements and maintains standard statewide procedures for processing applications, scheduling assessments, and reviewing and responding to requests from providers

Supervises Regional Operations Analysts, Social Workers, the Regional Intake Coordinator, and one or more administrative staff

Monitors and maintains records of productivity of all supervises and provides regular feedback on performance; notifies the DD RSA of performance issues and addresses unresolved issues consistent with DBHDD Human Resources processes

Collaborates with the Director of Eligibility to ensure that waiver requirements regarding notification of eligibility determinations are met and to ensure completion of adaptive assessments for eligibility reviews

Provides or facilitates trainings as needed on topics within the scope of I&E functions

Serves as regional expert on IDD Connects; provides or facilitates technical support to staff and providers on common issues with IDD Connects

Collaborates with the Regional Nurse Manager and Regional Board-Certified Behavior Analyst to schedule nursing and behavior assessments

Oversees the ISP Clinical Review process, troubleshooting of any issues with service planning and prior authorizations

Collaborates with Level of Care RN on approval and tracking renewals to prevent lapses in authorizations

Oversees the reporting and tracking of state funded services by Operations Analysts and forwards findings to DD RSA

Notifies DD RSA of barriers to health and safety identified by regional clinicians

In conjunction with the DD RSA, oversees the preparation of routine and ad hoc reports based on requests from internal and external entities

Acts on behalf of the Regional Services Administrator in the absence of RSA; this may include being available after hours for calls

Other duties as assigned by the Regional Services Administrator; this may include assisting in other regions

Ability to telework and maintain productivity as necessary

Limited statewide travel including occasional overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications - External:

Experience working with individuals supported via waiver funded intellectual/developmental disability services

Knowledge of and experience working with IDD Connects

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Word and Excel

Supervisory experience

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Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

* Drug Screening

* TB Evaluation

* Annual Influenza
* * Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or six (6) years of related professional experience which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role.

Note:

An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or…