Upper Cumberland Development District/Area Agency on Aging and Disability has an opening for a CHOICES Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Qualified Assessor. The CHOICES HCBS Qualified Assessor will complete in-home assessments including, but not limited to, Pre-Admission Evaluations (PAE) and Medicaid financial applications; obtain financial and medical documentation necessary for eligibility determination; coordinate with physicians’ offices to obtain medical documentation; determine needs, community resources and coordinate services with agencies/groups for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Duties include:
- Complete in-home assessments including, but not limited to:
- Pre-Admission Evaluations (PAE) and Medicaid financial applications
- Obtain financial and medical documentation necessary for eligibility determination
- Coordinate with physicians’ offices to obtain medical documentation
- Determine needs, community resources, and coordinate services with agencies/groups for older adults and individuals with disabilities
- Assist with CHOICES outreach/marketing activities and completing annual surveys for CHOICES members
Qualifications:
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Licensed Social Worker, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Physician, or a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, nursing, education or other human service (e.g. psychology or sociology) with prior approval by TennCare
- Proficient computer skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Upon hire, complete TennCare’s online training and pass the HCBS Qualified Assessor exam within the timeframe required by the Bureau of TennCare
Interested applicants should complete an online application, found here, and/or submit a resume to careers@ucdd.org.
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