Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: Open until Filled

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Agency Information:

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services

Protecting Kansans, Promoting Recovery and Supporting Self Sufficiency

https://www.kdads.ks.gov/

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Work Schedule: M-F

Eligible to Receive Benefits: No

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: HCBS Eligibility Program Specialist

Compensation: Up to a maximum salary of $22 Hourly.

Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.*

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the

STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This position works collaboratively with the HCBS Waiver Program Managers to determine waiver program and functional eligibility. The Specialist reviews and processes information obtained from various sources in accordance with standard procedures, rules and regulations.


Processes and files all notices regarding HCBS client eligibility, and updates KAMIS administrative page as needed.


Follows up with KDHE on financial eligibility inquiries which come to KDADS.


Works with KDHE regarding WORK and STEPS transitions due to aging out of programs.


Works in collaboration with the KDADS HCBS Contracts Program Manager and appropriate assessing entities to assure all procedures are and reporting are adhered to for the HCBS waivers.


Works in collaboration with waiver-to-waiver transition team and institutional transitions/MFP transitions.


Manages HCBS waiver Waiting list, if applicable.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

The Specialist serves as the main point of contact for program eligibility questions from assessing entities and MCOs, KDHE, and consumers and their families. In conjunction with the HCBS Waiver Program Managers, the Specialist shall approve or deny waiver eligibility following the guidelines set out by the waivers. The Specialist will issue 3160s and 3161s as appropriate, and update HCBS clients' KAMIS administrative page as necessary.


Follow up with KDHE on financial eligibility inquiries which come to KDADS


Work with KDHE regarding WORK and STEPS transitions.


Works in collaboration with the KDADS HCBS Contracts Program Manager and assessing entities to assure all procedures are followed.


Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to ensuring the agency is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks,and/or acts of terrorism. Assists other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of experience in professional administrative support work Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of HCBS services system.

Recruiter Contact Information

KDADS - Human Resources Recruiter

503 S. Kansas Ave


Topeka, KS 66603


Phone: 785-296-0463


Fax: 785-368-6688


Email: KDADS.APPLY@ks.gov

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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.


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PLEASE NOTE

: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should

not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:


ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Docking State Office Building

915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.


If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.