Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities

Waiver Service Coordinator-2026

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities  •  $58k - $70k/yr  •  Ohio (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Location: GREEN - UNIONTOWN, OH 44685
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $57,900.00 - $70,300.00 Salary/year
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- - - Provides delegated Waiver Service Coordination for MyCare Ohio HCBS Waiver members at Nursing Facility level of care, ensuring person-centered, high-quality support in alignment with agency values and state requirements.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- - - Provides waiver service coordination for managed care enrollees in the MyCare Ohio program (Waiver Service Coordination delegation)
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- Conduct initial and ongoing Waiver Service Needs Assessments using ODM approved tools to determine ongoing program eligibility, care needs, and service options.
- Complete home visits and phone contacts according to assigned tier to ensure health, safety, service satisfaction and provide education to members.
Complete initial and annual Waiver Service Plan (WSP) within 4 days of assessment, using standardized tools for personal care authorizations.
- Collaborate with the Department of Job and Family Service to establish and/or maintain Medicaid eligibility.
- Provide education and support to consumers and their caregivers.
- Complete all required documentation, within 3 business days of the activity.
- Develop, implement and maintain the Waiver Service Plan within 4 calendar days following receipt of the request for Waiver Services for all members.  The Waiver Service Plan must include disaster preparedness/back up plans and scope of service to address a member’s unstable conditions.
- Advocate on behalf of consumer and/or caregiver/family and assist individuals in securing appropriate services and care settings.
- Collaborate closely with the Care Coordinator to ensure coordination of care.
- Provide crisis intervention, collaborate with the health plans to complete actions related to critical/reportable incidents, and in developing health and safety action plans (HSAPs).
- Disenroll all ineligible consumers from the program.
- Respond to questions, problems, or complaints from members, providers, and advocates.  Apply judgments and perform clinical practice based upon education, experience and professional practice standards.

QualificationsRequired
- Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio or Licensed Social Worker in the State of Ohio; or
- Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio or approved Social Work Trainee registration; or
- Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in a field related to working with elderly and disabled populations and one year of experience per OAC 174-43-05 (B)(2)(d).; And
- At least one year of experience working with persons with disabilities/chronic conditions and LTSS
Preferred:
- Previous Care Management experience
- One year of experience in home care, geriatrics, behavioral health, or long-term care.
- Knowledge of chronic disease management.
Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities

About Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities

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Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities (Direction Home Akron Canton) is a private, non-profit organization providing long-term care programs and services to older adults and individuals with disabilities. Direction Home Akron Canton has been a leader in long-term care for over 40 years, serving thousands of individuals throughout Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne Counties.

Direction Home Akron Canton, along with 11 other Area Agencies on Aging across the state of Ohio, was designated by the Older Americans Act which was designed to provide services to persons not adequately served by other public and private systems. Our focus is funding and advocacy surrounding programs and services that allow older adults and people with disabilities to remain independent and in the home of their choice.

At Direction Home Akron Canton, we understand the importance of independence which is why we’ve made it our mission to ensure that you and your loved ones can stay happy, stay healthy and stay home. As an employer, we actively recruit employees who share a passion for our mission to provide older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers long-term care choices and consumer protection so they can achieve the highest quality of life.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Uniontown, Ohio
Year Founded
1974
Website
dhad.org
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