Monitoring Specialist – HCBS – MaineCare Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

Monitoring Specialist – HCBS – MaineCare at Staffing Solutions Organization in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), an affiliate of Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve. Monitoring Specialist – Home & Community Based Services in Augusta, ME Summary The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provides supportive, preventative, protective, public health and intervention services that safeguard the public health and assist our customers in meeting their needs. The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, support and well-being of adults throughout Maine. In this position, the selected individuals will support the Department’s and Office’s goals and objectives by conducting a range of monitoring and surveillance activities to determine Home and community-based services ( HCBS ) residential settings’ compliance, planning and conducting program desk level reviews (DLRs) and on-site visits, collecting, reviewing, and assessing data from OADS data systems, HCBS providers, and other sources, developing DLR and on-site compliance review summaries and Corrective Action Plans, and working cooperatively with a variety of stakeholders. Qualifications Six (6) years of education and/or professional experience in social services casework, social services program development/delivery, or social services related policy/fiscal/budget administration/analysis work. Preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field, experience in conducting program compliance work, and experience with quality assurance and quality improvement development of services for older adults and persons with disabilities. Responsibilities HCBS Settings Ongoing Monitoring tasks include: + Conduct a range of monitoring and surveillance activities to determine HCBS residential settings’ compliance; including identifying areas needing improvements, reported concerns of individuals HCBS standards violations. + Plan and conduct program reviews (desk level reviews and on-site visits) of HCBS settings in accordance with established processes and protocols. + Collect, review, and assess data from OADS data systems, HCBS providers, and other sources as needed, to determine compliance with HCBS Settings Rule requirements. + Development of DLR and on-site compliance review summary and Corrective Action Plans as applicable. + Work cooperatively with a variety of stakeholders, including community-based providers, OADS staff, other DHHS and State offices, and other external entities. + Use MS Excel and other electronic tools to accurately record data. + Participate in initiatives as assigned to support the Department’s and Office’s goals and objectives. + Provide excellent customer service in conducting all work. + Participate in meetings as assigned

Desired Quaifications:

• Possess or quickly develop knowledge of applicable Medicaid, MaineCare and HCBS Waiver policies and regulation, both state and federal.
• Understand Person-Centered Thinking and Planning.
• Demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and customer service skills as well as excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Work cooperatively with varied constituents, providers and stakeholder groups as well as varied levels of management which may include OADS QA waiver specialists, OADS Resource Coordinators, staff from Division of Licensing and Certification and the Office of MaineCare Services.

Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship including H-1B sponsorship) by SSO. Under the federal laws relating to the

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program, SSO may be able to support a

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extension application at the sole discretion of your Designated School Official. This does not guarantee that any

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extension application will be approved. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an E-Verify participant. Job Details Pay Type Hourly Education Level Equivalent Experience Hiring Max Rate 30 USD