Waiver Assessment Quality Specialist
Waiver Assessment Quality Specialist
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Job Description
Title: Waiver Assessment Quality Specialist
State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist II
Hiring Range: Up to $70000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location:Central Office
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking two (2) experienced professionals to serve as Waiver Assessment Quality Specialists throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. This position will provide oversight of the administration of the waiver assessment the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) in assigned regions. This position will also provide information and training as requested for the Division of Developmental Services (DDS) staff providers families and other state constituents on new developments related to the SIS; assist in the coordination of SIS scheduling with Community Services Boards (CSB) individuals/families and providers along with supporting waiver assessment efforts in electronic systems such as SIS-Online and the Virginia Waiver Management System (WaMS); and perform the verification function for SIS assessments and observe SIS assessments throughout the state for quality assurance purposes. The completion of these duties will include overnight travel throughout the Commonwealth. This position serves as a member of the DDS team through active participation in team meetings completion of special assignments and representation as requested at functions related to the business of DDS. All duties of this position are 100% dedicated to the delivery of services for Medicaidsponsored individuals and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and knowledge of the waiver assessment (Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)).
Experience and understanding of best practices in the Developmental Disability field.
Knowledge of exceptional behavioral and/or exceptional medical supports.
Working knowledge of public and private developmental disabilities service delivery systems.
Ability and comfort with local and overnight travel throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia (up to 50% of the time) to meet the needs and demands of the Commonwealth.
Ability to manage time and be self-directed to meet the demands of a fast-paced environment that may be outside of a typical work schedule.
Ability to independently plan and implement assigned tasks as well as problem solve as needed.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a wide range of constituents and agencies across the state in a professional manner.
Ability to use a range of computer programs and database applications such as Word PowerPoint Excel and the Internet.
Additional Considerations
Experience in the delivery of human service programs including program design development implementation evaluation in addition to staff development.
Experience working with in a team dynamic with others including cross disabilities and mental health services.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position is eligible however not guaranteed for telework opportunities; availability hours and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.
For consideration interested applicants must apply by completing the online application. A resume may also be included with your submission. However emailed faxed and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within seven (7) business days of the date of this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.
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Contact Information
Name: ShaKiera Miles
Phone: N/A
Email: - Inquiries Only/No Submissions to include resumes.
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
