Waiver Coordinator

The mission of Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (AADD) is to provide education, discussion, and social learning activities that empower special needs men and women 18 years and older to live more independent lives while helping to support caregivers and helping to increase acceptance of special needs in our community. AADD creates secure environments where members develop vital skills for lifelong independence—from employment, healthy eating, arranging transportation and managing personal finances, to forming and maintaining friendships and understanding the intricacies of public etiquette. Our programs help members break the chains of social isolation as they learn to maneuver through our complex world. We help them gain the self-confidence, pride, and greater independence that can lead to a dramatic improvement in physical, mental and behavioral health so that members have long, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

• Under the direction of the CEO, the Waiver Coordinator/Program Specialist is responsible for setting up and manage AADD’s visibility in the HCSIS/Promise systems.

• Coordinator will manage the strategic and day‐to‐day operations of the HCSIS service specialty: 510. Home and Community Habilitation and use of the Promise program, this will include: policy and procedure development; waiver application approval; in collaboration with Home and Community-Based Services, serve as the primary point of contact to the PA Department of Public Welfare, Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) for all waiver related activities.

• This position requires strong listening skills, exceptional attention to detail, an analytical approach to problem solving, the capacity to achieve targeted outcomes in a timely manner while working independently, as well as the ability to be flexible, efficient, and effective as part of a team.

• Review and monitor needs, goals and outcomes with the member and other persons that the member requests each time service plan is revised.

• Implementation of individuals support plans (ISP)

• Able to work from 9am to 3pm or 10am to 4pm three days during the week.

• A minimum of three years of experience with HCSIS and ODP Promise administration.

· Bachelor’s degree or higher preferably in social work, psychology or human services.

• Thorough working knowledge regulatory and compliance requirements for specialty waiver programs.

• Working knowledge of individual and organizational applicable licensing statutes and standards as it relates to waiver requirements.

• Flexibility to meet obligations outside of normal business hours when needed.

• Ability to handle confidential information and materials is essential.

• Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to interact positively and collaboratively with board members, staff, donors, member’s families and community representatives from diverse cultural and socio‐economic backgrounds.

• Use of a personal computer (PC) for administration and communication (Microsoft Office, HCSIS, ODP Promise, Word, PowerPoint, QuickBooks and Excel), database management skills and use of Facebook & Twitter

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.