Job Description

Closing Date: June 27, 2024

Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, DC and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.

About the Department:

The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With 1,750 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.

As a department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods and healthy food. HHS' provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.

If you are interested in working for the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Program Specialist II , Supports Planner position.

This position is located in the Department's Aging and Disability Services division, Supports Planning Agency. The Supports Planning Agency provides case management to participants in various Medicaid reimbursed programs which offer individuals services intended to allow them to remain in non-institutional settings for as long as possible. The Supports Planner assists with program enrollment, the development of plans of service and the monitoring of participants services.

What you will be doing:

The Program Specialist II will:

• Provide case management (supports planning) services to participants of the Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS), Community First Choice (CFC), Home and Community-Based Options Waiver (HCBOW) and Increased Community Services (ICS) programs. Supports planning consists largely of assisting applicants and participants with accessing Medicaid and non-Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). Case management services also include assisting applicants and participants with waiver eligibility determination and maintenance.
• Develop and submit an annual plan of service outlining the client's services and providers based upon the annual assessment. Develop and submit a revised plan of service when a change in service is needed.
• Contact clients at least monthly and conduct quarterly visits to assess the client's functioning and the monitor their services.
• Submit Reportable Events and enter billable activities into the online, electronic case record.
• Conduct Options Counseling for individuals in nursing homes who are seeking transition back into the community.
• Other duties may include assisting the supervisor as a lead worker/plan of service reviewer and covering for the supervisor by participating in Maryland Department of Health calls and meetings when the supervisor is unavailable.

These specialists will need to operate a motor vehicle to travel throughout the County to in home assessments conduct case management and monitoring of services.

The selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a background check and a medical history review.

Additional Employment Information

Effective August 30, 2021 all new hires will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus prior to their first date of employment. Individuals who are unable to be vaccinated should contact OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov to discuss possible accommodations.

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience working with Medicaid eligibility and Medicaid funded programs. Including At least one (1) year of case management experience pertaining to individuals with complex medical and/or behavioral health needs, older adults and/or adults and youth with disabilities, and At least one (1) year of experience as a Supports Planner using the LTSS web-based client management system

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a human services field, including psychology, social work, sociology, nursing, counseling, sociology or a related field

Equivalency: NONE

License: Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.

Preferred Criteria

There is no Preferred Criteria . All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified, placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview.

Minimum Salary 63642

Maximum Salary 101175

Currency USD