Job Summary: Full-time (37.5 hr work week), non-exempt position for the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas (AAAPP) in north St. Petersburg as part of the Aging and Disability Resource Center.

The AAAPP’s Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), has a centralized intake system, to provide access to long-term care services. Intake Specialists administer standard intake and screening instruments for the purpose of gathering information about an applicant for services. Staff also follow-up with clients waiting for services to review any changes in their situations. Screening ensures prioritization for funded programs including the Statewide Medicaid Managed Long-term Care Program (SMMCLTCP).

Duties and Responsibilities

· Release clients to the Lead Agency for Community Care for the Elderly (CCE), Home Care for the Elderly (HCE), and Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI) programs when funding is available.

· Accept referrals of clients over the age of 60 from the ADRC Helpline as well as other organizations authorized to contact Intake directly. Contact these individuals for intake and screening utilizing a standardized screening instrument.

· Determine the individual’s needs using the standardized screening for potential eligibility for programs including Medicaid-related services in an efficient, timely and consumer-friendly manner.

· Contact individuals on the Assessed Priority Consumer List (APCL) as required to update information and do annual re-screening within the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) mandated time frame.

· Explain Medicaid eligibility criteria to prospective applicants.

· Input client screening into CIRTS (Client Information and Registration and Tracking System).

· Post information in the enrollment screen of CIRTS related to APCL as needed.

· Provide necessary forms required, including HIPAA and Social Security notice.

· Provide the Medical Certification form (3008) to clients on the waitlist for Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-term Care Program (SMMCLTCP) and who meet the criteria defined by DOEA at the time of screening or re-screening.

· Provide screenings and re-screenings at the client's home if required.

· Receive referrals from Adult Protective Service for medium and low-risk referrals.

· Receive Aging Out referrals from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and process them for enrollment in DOEA funded programs.

· Generate units of Intake and Screening service and enter them into CIRTS.

· Meet productivity standards as required to achieve budget and address workload.

· Work with Helpline staff to ensure appropriate triage of referrals to Intake.

Educational requirements:

· Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; or

· Have an Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of one year experience as a caseworker, case manager, intake specialist, or experience in performing human services related work; or

· Have a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience as a caseworker, case manager, intake specialist, or experience in performing human services related work.

Skills/Qualifications:

Working knowledge of community resources. Good communication skills and computer skills are required. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with AAA staff, clients, caregivers, and community vendors.

Special Requirements:

Must pass Level II criminal background screening.

Must sign SMMCLTC Program – Prohibited Activities.

*Excellent Benefits*

No phone calls.
DF/SF WP EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Petersburg, FL 33702: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

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