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Hospital Case Expeditor- Atlanta

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Social Services
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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

Job Description

 

Job Title:  Hospital Case Expeditor- Atlanta

 

Pay Grade: K

  

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.

Travel Required

 

 

Require Qualifications:

 

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 4 years of recent related experience, two of which are as a supervisor or lead worker, or a Master’s degree in a related field and two years of related experience, one of which was a supervisory or lead worker, or two years at the lower level or position equivalent.  

Demonstrates strong written and interpersonal communication skills with proven ability to provide a variety of formats of high quality, clear and concise documentation.

 

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 disabilities.

 

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 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.

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