Waiver Case Management Specialist OIDD Central Office

• Conducts a monthly review of assigned Waiver enrolled individuals to ensure at least two waiver services are being utilized on a monthly basis.
• Completes monitoring of the Residential Needs List and provides case management consultation on challenging cases by reviewing case history
  researching potential resources to meet needs and working with the case manager to implement supports meeting identified needs.
• Monitors and addresses service authorization issues for waiver participants statewide. Makes necessary corrections when the case manager is not
  immediately available.
• Provides case management services for assigned cases and documents activities as required and provides requested updates to supervisor.
• Serves as the Appointed Representative to assist assigned individuals with applying for Social Security (SSI/SSDI) benefits.
• Performs other case management functions as assigned and meets division expectations.

• intellectual disability and related disabilities
• autism spectrum disorder
• traumatic brain injury
• spinal cord injury and similar disability

This position is located at the BHDD Central Office in Cayce SC.

A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and at least one year of experience working with the target population including experience in the OIDD service delivery system.

A masters degree from an accredited college or university. Knowledge of inter-agency case management principles and practices and must be familiar with the populations served by OIDD (individuals with intellectual disabilities related disabilities brain injury spinal cord injury and similar disabilities) as well as available services/supports. Knowledge of Medicaid State Plan and OIDD operated HCB Waiver services is required. Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively as well as computer literacy. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Employment Contingency:Employment is contingentupon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening to include a drug screening; background record checks (to includefingerprinting) South Carolina Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals/Entities screening; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure your application is incomplete or inaccurate or our review of your background uncovers information including opinions of previous employers and references which cause us to conclude at our sole discretion that you are not suited for the position.

Immunization:If this position requires the applicant to work directly with consumers of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles mumps rubella pertussis Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the States Disaster Plan which includes hazardous weather employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resources for further information.

Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education.A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program(State ORP)