LOCATION: Remote - must live in or near Moore, Harnett, Hoke, Scotland, Cumberland, Sampson, Robeson, or Bladen County, North Carolina. Travel is required throughout these counties for this position.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
The Money Follows the Person (MFP) Rebalancing Demonstration Grant helps states rebalance their Medicaid long- term care systems. The Transition Coordinator leads a participant and the planning team through a planning process and ensures the participant has the supports in place to live successfully in the community. Strong collaboration with other community partners is essential for quality transition planning.
The MFP Transition Coordinator will play a critical role in facilitating the transition of eligible older adults and adults with physical disabilities from long-term care facilities to community-based living arrangements. This role requires a deep understanding of person-centered planning, the ability to coordinate various community-based services and supports, and strong collaboration skills with other community partners to ensure quality and effective transition planning.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Transition Coordination:
Post-Transition Support:
Communication and Collaboration:
Documentation and Reporting:
Other Duties as Assigned:
Perform other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITIES
A high level of diplomacy and discretion is required to effectively negotiate and resolve issues with minimal assistance. This will require exceptional interpersonal skills, highly effective communication ability, and the propensity to make prompt independent decisions based upon relevant facts. Problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills are essential to balance the needs of both internal and external customers. Must be highly skilled at shifting between macro and micro level planning, maintaining both the big picture and seeing that the details are covered.
The MFP Transition Coordinator must have considerable knowledge of the MH/SU/IDD service array provided through the network of Vaya providers. Additional knowledge in Vaya Medicaid B and C waivers and accreditation is helpful.
The employee must be detail oriented, able to organize multiple tasks and priorities, and to effectively manage projects from start to finish. Work activities quickly change according to mandated changes and changing priorities within the department. The employee must be able to change the focus of his/her activities to meet changing priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and Vaya information system is required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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This position plays a vital role in advancing the mission of the MFP program, supporting individuals to transition from institutional settings to living independently in their communities with the necessary supports. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human services, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to promoting the well-being of vulnerable populations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: This position is required to reside in North Carolina or within 40 miles of the North Carolina border.
SALARY: Depending on qualifications & experience of candidate. This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime compensation.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open Until Filled
APPLY: Vaya Health accepts online applications in our Career Center, please visithttps://www.vayahealth.com/about/careers/.
Vaya Health is an equal opportunity employer.