Social Services Specialist III - OKDHS ONLY

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT OKDHS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This position is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Social Services Specialist III H20C

• Annual Salary: $43,528.94 + Full State Employee Benefits

Travel is OCCASIONAL. Must possess a valid drivers license and must maintain required car insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a

• master’s degree plus two additional years of qualifying experience;
• or a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in professional social work;
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of experience in professional social work for each year of the bachelor’s degree.

Job Responsibilities

• This position reviews and authorizes service plans for all ADvantage Waiver applicants with need for assistance to remain in their homes to prevent institutionalization.  This position will be analyzing service plans by determining that all necessary documentation, coding, signatures, and service standards are accurate and complete per service plan authorization processes. 
  
  Additional Functions: 
  
  Act as backup to the Social Services Specialist IV position in the dept and complete tasks as assigned.
  
  Identify and communicate, in writing, to provider agencies, incomplete or inaccurate submissions by the creation of service plan conditions. 
  
  Identify and forward potential health and safety issues to clinical staff for review. 
  
  Independently review a minimum of 170 service plan submissions per week. 
  
  Write and communicate information in a clear, concise, and organized manner. 
  
  Demonstrate the ability to successfully navigate computer systems within the service plan authorization unit. 
  
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  Preference may be given to applicants with previous experience with ADvantage Program.
  
  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  Must be able to frequently lift up to 15 lbs for transporting computer.
  Must have stable and reliable home internet (not a hot spot) for telework and/or be required to work in office. 

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If you have questions, please contact [email protected]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 25-GH051

83011951/JR43585