Job Title:  Planning List Navigator- Regin 2 Field Office- Augusta

Pay Grade: I

Workplace: After 30 days of in office training the position will be Hybrid B- 1-2 days per week in office

Travel: Less than 10%

Job Summary:

The candidate chosen for this position will perform the duties listed below in multiple counties in Georgia.

§  Must be a highly organized individual, as this position will require a significant amount of tracking and follow-up for many different job functions

§  Requires completion of a significant number of Needs Assessments for new individuals as well as annual renewals for individuals on the Planning List

§  Requires telephone support to individuals and families on the Planning List, and bringing resolution to phone calls and messages

§  Requires reporting Planning List changes and concerns to Planning List Supervisor

§  Make and resolve referrals to outside agencies for non-waiver services

§  Other supports for Planning List as needed.

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.

Must have at least an intermediate level of computer knowledge, Office knowledge preferred.

§  Spanish fluency

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.