PSC II-Benefits Acquisition Specialist Medi-cal and SSI/SSDI - Behavioral Health 368

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u003cpu003eu003cspanu003eFounded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And weu0027re growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.u003c/spanu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eTelecareu0026rsquo;su0026nbsp;ARISE (Adult Recovery in Strength‐Based Environment) program serves 200 adult member high fidelity, strengths model Full Service Partnership (FSP) who meet criteria for the most intensive level of outpatient care and focus on three key populations with serious and persistent mental illness: individuals who are homeless, justice‐involved, and have co‐occurring substance use issues.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEmployment Status:u003c/strongu003eu003cspanu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/spanu003eu0026nbsp;Full-Timeu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eShift:u003c/strongu003eu0026nbsp; AM 8:30 am - 5:00 pmu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDays:u003c/strongu003eu0026nbsp; Monday - Friday and on-call as scheduledu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePOSITION SUMMARYu003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eUnder direct supervision, serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSu003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholdersu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Collaborates with members served to create Recovery Plan goals and ensure all services described in the Recovery Plan are providedu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Consistent with area of expertise, provides specialized services and interventions related to housing or education/employment, including thematic groups, evidence based practices, and collaboration with external agencies and resourcesu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Facilitates groups according to the needs and interests of members servedu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Provides appropriate interventions in crisis situationsu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; On a rotating basis, performs officer of the day functions for both wellness, duty and stand by duty tasks u003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Collects required data and completes required documentationu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Coordinates transitions to lower levels of careu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Maintains awareness of community resources and assists members served in appropriate use of community resourcesu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Assists members served with all needs, including Activities of Daily Livingu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Assists members served in making and getting to essential appointmentsu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Assists and advocates for members served in obtaining appropriate benefits; provide representative payee servicesu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Ensures that members served understand their legal status and rightsu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Helps members served achieve greater independence and autonomyu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Safeguards confidentiality; adheres to HIPPA policiesu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Provides wraparound services that encompass whole person careu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Provides transportation when needed and appropriate and linkage to community resourcesu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention trainingu003cbr /u003eDuties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePosition requires transporting Members in own personal vehicle (acceptable driving record and vehicle inspection for safety)u003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eu003cstrongu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eQUALIFICATIONSu003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eRequired: u003cbr /u003eu0026bull; High School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent and three (3) years of direct services in mental health or community services; or Associateu0026rsquo;s degree and two (2) years of experience; or Bacheloru0026rsquo;s degree in Social Servicesu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Must possess at least 1 year of experience in Benefits Acquisition (Medi-cal and SSI/SSDI)u003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issuesu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Must be at least 18 years of ageu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment u003cbr /u003eu0026bull; All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. u003cstrongu003ePosition requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.u003c/strongu003e Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply.u003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003eu003cstrongu003ePreferred:u0026nbsp;u0026nbsp;Experience supporting individuals applying for Medi-cal, Cal Fresh, GA, and SSI/SSA Applications; SOAR Works trained preferred but not requiredu003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Four (4) yearsu0026rsquo; experience in a mental health settingu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Experience providing intensive case management and/or intensive community supports using psychiatric rehabilitation conceptsu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Experience in a mental health setting, outpatient clinic, dual diagnosis treatment, or community mental health serviceu003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003eu003cstrongu003eSKILLSu003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Thorough understanding of the rights of members served and relevant legal processesu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Effective written and verbal communication skillsu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Good computer/technology skillsu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Ability to assess safety risksu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Ability to easily build rapport, maintain engagement with members served, and hold hope in the face of adversityu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Excellent driving skillsu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Knowledge of basic medical and psychiatric terminologyu003cbr /u003eu0026bull; Within three (3) months of employment, ability to apply financial requirements for billing and learn billing codesu003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003eu003cstrongu003ePHYSICAL DEMANDSu003c/strongu003eu003cbr /u003eThe physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.u003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003eThe employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel, push, pull, lift, and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend, and do simple and power grasping. The position requires driving and frequent hazardous exposure (blood borne pathogens, hospital waste, chemicals, and infections).u003cbr /u003eu003cbr /u003eu003cstrongu003eEOE AA M/F/V/Disabilityu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c),MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:false,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:4f54269c-3a81-e250-e075-3a1a05307eef,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2022-02-04T22:00:49.859Z},{JobBoardId:2fcbb6f4-e717-17cb-9327-3dd87a55b08d,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2022-02-04T22:00:49.859Z,InternalPostedDate:null}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null,CompensationAnnualMinimum:null,CompensationAnnualMaximum:null,CompensationHourlyMinimum:null,CompensationHourlyMaximum:null,CompensationCurrency:null});

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