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Planning List Administrator- Region 3 Field Office- Atlanta

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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

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Jul 21, 2025 Post Date

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Job Title: Planning List Administrator- Region 3 Field Office- Atlanta

Pay Grade: I

Workplace: Remote

Travel: Some travel around Metro Atlanta

Job Summary:

The candidate chosen for this position will perform the duties listed below in multiple counties in Georgia. The position is field based, with supervision from the Regional Field Office.

• Assists people who have been prioritized for a NOW or COMP waiver with the waiver service entry process. Complete required documentation necessary for waiver service entry. Maintain knowledge of local resources for people who have support needs that cannot or should not be funded through the NOW or COMP waivers.

• Communicates with individuals in a manner appropriate to the individual's abilities to gather required information; communicates with families and other authorized parties to obtain information necessary to maintain awareness of changing circumstances, current level of need, and specific support needs

• Participates in regional planning list meetings to support other team members and improve knowledge.

• Assist individuals who are moving into waiver services their families with the Medicaid application process to the degree necessary

• Assist individuals with IDD to choose service providers by providing information on providers, facilitating meetings with potential providers, or scheduling provider fairs as warranted Develops and maintains knowledge of community resources and maintains a network of community contacts; uses this knowledge to educate and advise families and providers/caregivers, and make necessary referrals for non‐waiver supports

• Maintains close contact with those on the planning list who have significant health needs and assist these individuals and their families to get all support available through the Medicaid state plan

• Complies with HIPAA and all DBHDD policies regarding confidentiality of protected health information

• Reports concerns of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or immediate risk to an individual as required by policy

• Assist with State Service Coordination tasks as needed

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience. Note: Some positions require eligibility for licensure.

Preferred Qualifications ‐ External:

• Experience with or knowledge of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, Medicaid waivers, and DBHDD I/DD services; experience working successfully without daily contact with a supervisor.

• Spanish fluency

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university

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 a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Coord 1 (SSP030) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions require eligibility for licensure.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: SOC0F93

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: Aug 20, 2025