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Job Title:  

Hospital Case Expeditor- Atlanta

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003858

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

MAXIMUM SALARY $62,000.00

Job Description:

Job Title: Hospital Case Expeditor- Atlanta 

Workplace: 200 Piedmont Ave, SE. Atlanta, Ga. 30334

Remote

Travel: 50% travel statewide

  

Job Summary:

Under supervision of the Office of Crisis and Transitions Transition Services Manager, this position is responsible for securing alternative residential placements for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities currently being treated in a state hospital/institution, residential treatment program, or other higher level of care setting; coordinating case level information between all parties of the service delivery system in order to expedite and facilitate individual transitions. 

Essential Functions:

• Reduce the average length of stay for individuals in a state hospital/institution, residential treatment program, or other higher level of care setting from the date transition activity begins until subsequent transition into the community is completed.
• Coordinate and assemble the transition planning team for each individual assigned to caseload in order to identify the supports, services, adaptive equipment, supervision, and opportunities for community integration that will promote a successful transition for each individual.  
• Adherence to the Office of Transitions Guide to Community Transitions from State Hospitals, and Community Transitions from State Hospitals Manual throughout the coordination of each community transition.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of resources available in the catchment area.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Require Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional job-related experience which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role

Preferred Qualifications:

• -Experience managing the movement of populations from secure/intensive treatment settings to less restrictive settings
  -Knowledge and experience with Georgia's service system for individuals with behavioral health and developmental disabilities, including Georgia's Division of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and the Now/Comprehensive Waiver
  -Experience working with adult individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, and co-occurring diagnoses

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.

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.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional job-related experience which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 2 (SSP041) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.