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Participation Direction Coordinator- Atlanta

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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

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Job Description

Job Title: Participation Direction Coordinator- Atlanta

Pay Grade: L

Work Designation: Remote

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Family Support Manager, within the Office of Community Services, manages the daily operations of the statewide Participant-direction (PD) model for the NOW/COMP Medicaid waiver program for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement training curriculums for individuals and family representatives interested in choosing the Participant-direction model

• Provide ongoing information and assistance regarding Participant-direction to individuals and family representatives

• Review and revise policy and procedures for the Participant-directed model

• Facilitate statewide Participant-directed Advisory Council meetings quarterly

• Develop content and provide resource information for the quarterly DBHDD PD e-newsletter

• Serve as a liaison to the Department of Community Health (DCH) contracted Fiscal Support Services agencies for financial management related services, concerns, and issues

• Serve as point of contact and subject matter expert for Regional Field Office staff and Support Coordination staff on matters related to the Participant-direction program

• Review and determine appropriateness of Family Hire Requests which have been denied by the Regional Field Office staff and notify individuals and family representatives of final decision

• Use available DBHDD data systems to monitor PD program compliance and quality assurance

• Conduct quality assurance monitoring reviews of a 5% sample of PD participants quarterly

• Investigate individual reports of misuse of PD funds and/or policy non-compliance. Draft and track warning and termination letters approved by Legal department and sent to Participant-direction model participants

• Collaborate with the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the Attorney General’s Office, DBHDD Legal department, and DCH on reporting allegations and investigations of fraud as required by policy

• Complete work on additional projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities

• Experience working with Medicaid Waiver programs

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

+ Drug Screening

+ TB Evaluation

+ Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or six (6) years of related professional experience which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: ADM0IGE

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: Jul 3, 2025