Residential Administrative Specialist
Job Description
Job Description Job Description Summary/Objective
The Residential Administrative Specialist is responsible for supporting the residential team and individuals with general administrative duties. This position must pass and maintain DODD qualifications as an LOC assessor
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Primary Responsibilities
Medicaid and Benefits Complete new Medicaid applications, follow up on submitted applications, correspond with Medicaid for completion and accuracy Complete Medicaid Redetermination questionnaires and provide information requested Complete evaluations for Level of Care (LOC) Maintain ICF Bed Days spreadsheet by updating current months information
Insurance Benefits Maintain private insurance benefits and correspond with insurance company Maintain Medicaid and Medicare benefits and complete all supporting documentation Attend in-person appointments at the local Medicaid office
Financial Gather tax documents and provide to tax preparers Gather financial statements and complete annual payee report Complete paperwork, track account balances, and request contributions and/or disbursements for STABLE (Trust Savings Accounts) Review and reconcile individual client cash accounts, checking for accuracy and completion
Other Responsibilities
Complete and submit HUD applications Complete and submit JFS applications and attend in-person appointments at the local office o Complete and submit Camp forms and applications for attendance Send and receive annual paperwork, file, and scan into documentation systems Contact utility companies and set up individual accounts o POMS (Personal Outcomes Measure) Interviewer – The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) - Complete interviews with individuals, evaluating quality of care and satisfication of care Obtain and maintain certifications for CPR. First Aid, Medication Administration, and ongoing training Obtain and maintain certifications o Collect, track, and monitor a variety of data o General clerical duties including, but not limited to copying, filing, typing, scanning, distributing, updating forms on an as needed basis, answering phones, scheduling meetings, etc. Works in both the Supported Living Department, Respite and the four ICFs o Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Experience & Education
High School Diploma or equivalent Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent computer skills – including spreadsheets and word processing tools – and ability to learn new programs expeditiously Excellent written and communication skills One year of experience working as an Administrative Assistant
Preferred Qualifications, Experience & Education
Associate degree One to two years’ experience in the field of developmental disabilities Two years of experience working as an Administrative Assistant
Licensure/Certification
Meet Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) qualifications as an assessor within the first three months of employment. Must pass the exam for administering the LOC application through DODD within the first three months of employment. Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and infant Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record, if applicable
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and within individuals’ homes where IAB provides support too. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.