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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 week ago

Olmstead Specialist (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)

Burke County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$44K/yr - $77K/yr

1+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. The Olmstead Specialist will lead efforts specific to the transition process for residents at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, acting as a liaison between the treatment team, legal guardian, and care coordinator in matters regarding community re-entry.

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Responsibilities

Facilitating progress of the residents’ transition through scheduling and leading transition meetings that involve the treatment team, guardian, MCO, and any other relevant participant (e.g., Vocational Rehab, identified provider, etc.)

Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of available community options and the prerequisites needed to access them

Keeping JIRDC social workers and admissions committee members abreast of service trends and community options pertinent to the population served

Counseling legal guardians and residents regarding community options that best align with the person’s needs in light of JIRDC's commitment to assuring people be afforded the opportunity to live in community settings

Reviewing facility referrals to assure adequate exploration of community-based supports/resources prior to the initiation of the screening process

This position also requires notable skill at forming trusting relationships with stakeholders and the ability to effectively address and resolve issues that interfere with the transition process

Qualification

MCOsCommunity supports knowledgeTransition experienceWaiver programsIDD communityRelationship buildingProblem solving

Required

Master's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution

Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience

Master's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience

Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience

an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Documented knowledge of MCO's, general community supports available for people with developmental disabilities, and/or transitions to get institutionalized people with IDD back into the community

Considerable knowledge of community IDD resources, service systems, and waiver programs

Considerable knowledge of various community resources and/or home/community-based support options for persons with developmental disabilities

Documented Knowledge regarding MCO's, funding sources (to include innovations waiver, money follows the person, in lieu of services), and general community supports available for people with developmental disabilities

Experience working on transitions to get institutionalized people with IDD back into the community

Demonstrated experience in Olmstead efforts and/or knowledge of the integration mandates of the North Carolina Persons with Disabilities Protection Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act