Job Description

Requisition No: 795473

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 67071285

Position Number: 67071285

Salary: $38,659.92 - 50,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 03/27/2023

AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

STATE OFFICE - 67071285 - TALLAHASSEE, FL

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

THIS IS A CAREER SERVICE POSITION

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and supports for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency.

REQUIREMENTS:

Open Competitive opportunity- Any applicant who meets the minimum requirements of the position.

Must have experience assisting with statewide projects and program(s) in the field of human services.

Must have a Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university.

**NOTE: Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile. Work history with month, year, and hours worked are required to qualify for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.

DUTIES:

This is a highly responsible position within the Operations section of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities State Office whose role includes but is not limited to coordination of Transportation rate requests, Crisis Waiver Enrollment (CWE) quality assurance reviews, cost plan reviews, translation activities for the Agency according to policies and procedures.

Assists with the approval, development and revision of rules, policies and procedures related to Transportation services and rates. Provides technical assistance to Agency staff, providers and stakeholders related to transportation to ensure compliance with rules and operating procedures. Develops and updates training material as needed.

Conducts random quality assurance desk reviews of crisis decisions. Analyzes CWE data reports and provides detailed analysis of findings to each Regional Operations Manager to identify trends. Ensures compliance with established rules and operating procedures and identify improvement opportunities. Assists with the provision of training, technical assistance to all Regions related to Crisis Waiver Enrollments (CWE).

Serves as the Agency\'s liaison for translation vendor activities.

Conducts cost plan reviews to ensure compliance with State and Federal rules and procedures.

Coordinates and collaborates with other state agencies on special and other assignments.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of the DD/HCBS Medicaid Waiver and Florida\'s Developmental Disabilities system with particular knowledge of philosophy and values associated with a person-centered system.
• Knowledge of rules, policies, procedures, and laws related to the DD/HCBS iBudget Waiver program.
• Knowledge of issues and responsibilities of waiver support coordination.
• Ability to develop rules, policies and procedures related to Florida\'s waiver program.
• Ability to understand, apply and interpret applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and policies related to the waiver program.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, Regional Office staff, consumers, family members and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to learn and communicate complex information.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM - As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in State government is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.
No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.
Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION INCLUDING FINGERPRINTING, PURSUANT TO S. 110.1127(1), FLORIDA STATUTES.

WE HIRE ONLY U.S. CITIZENS AND THOSE LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. APD PARTICIPATES IN THE U.S. GOVERNMENT\'S EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-VERIFY). E-VERIFY IS A PROGRAM THAT ELECTRONICALLY CONFIRMS AN EMPLOYEE\'S ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES AFTER COMPLETION OF THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM (I-9).

ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE ON-LINE APPLICATION PROCESS. IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLE FIRST SERVICE CENTER AT 1-877-562-7287.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS\' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans\' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans\' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans\' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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