Social Work - LOCET

We motivate. We empower. We lead. We follow. We laugh. We succeed. ACS offers innovative and effective outsourcing solutions for clients around the world. We deliver higher quality, increased productivity, and lower costs. Can we do that for you? Sure we can. For business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology outsourcing (ITO), ACS is not a product, we're services. We're people making technology work. We'd be glad to demonstrate the ACS advantage. Let us tell you about our world-class people, our company, and the "can-do" attitude that motivates us to deliver nothing less than the very best. Social Work - LOCET Job Description:We're here to help.In 1988, ACS founder and Chairman of the Board Darwin Deason recruited a group of extraordinary information technology professionals and instilled a passion and energy we call hustle. We believe the impossible is possible, and that giving up is not an option.We're Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS), a premier provider of diversified business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology outsourcing (ITO) solutions to commercial and government clients worldwide. Based in Dallas, ACS is a FORTUNE 500 company of 62,000 people supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries.It would be hard for you to go through a day without encountering the products or services of our many clients in communications, education, energy, financial services, government, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, retail, travel, and transportation.Description: Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Incumbents conduct telephone interviews with Medicaid recipients completing a Level of Care Eligibility Tool (LOCET) to determine eligibility for Long Term Personal Care Services and Waiver Services. The provision of these services is socially significant and is intended to improve the quality of life while offering an alternative to nursing home placement. The purpose of the telephone interview is to determine if the applicant meets nursing home level of care criteria. Incumbents initiate and complete the LOCET tool or other assessment tools designed by the Department of Health and Hospitals. Excellent interviewing, evaluation, and computer skills are required in order to accurately complete the assessment. Computer input speed and accuracy are critical for completion of job duties.Incumbents gather existing evaluative and eligibility materials from various sources to verify the level of care needed and severity of medical condition, and verify recipient’s disability/diagnosis. Incumbents are responsible for all other duties as assigned.Education and Typical Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree in health or human services, social work or related discipline with a minimum of three years of health related social and/or human service experience; at least one year experience working with mentally challenged or physically disabled persons A Master’s degree in Social Welfare or other related field may be substituted for two years of experience.Knowledge of healthcare, Medicaid, or Medicare is preferred. Specific Requirements: The work is very time sensitive. Applicants must be very organized and be able to meet stringent timelines. Work past the normal 8 hour day may be occasionally required. Computer literacy is a must. Applicants must have some demonstrable experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience in conducting Needs Assessments is a plus. Performs all other duties as assigned.ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-.Job Experience:Description: Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Incumbents conduct telephone interviews with Medicaid recipients completing a Level of Care Eligibility Tool (LOCET) to determine eligibility for Long Term Personal Care Services and Waiver Services. The provision of these services is socially significant and is intended to improve the quality of life while offering an alternative to nursing home placement. The purpose of the telephone interview is to determine if the applicant meets nursing home level of care criteria. Incumbents initiate and complete the LOCET tool or other assessment tools designed by the Department of Health and Hospitals. Excellent interviewing, evaluation, and computer skills are required in order to accurately complete the assessment. Computer input speed and accuracy are critical for completion of job duties.Incumbents gather existing evaluative and eligibility materials from various sources to verify the level of care needed and severity of medical condition, and verify recipient’s disability/diagnosis. Incumbents are responsible for all other duties as assigned.Education and Typical Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree in health or human services, social work or related discipline with a minimum of three years of health related social and/or human service experience; at least one year experience working with mentally challenged or physically disabled persons A Master’s degree in Social Welfare or other related field may be substituted for two years of experience.Knowledge of healthcare, Medicaid, or Medicare is preferred. Specific Requirements: The work is very time sensitive. Applicants must be very organized and be able to meet stringent timelines. Work past the normal 8 hour day may be occasionally required. Computer literacy is a must. Applicants must have some demonstrable experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience in conducting Needs Assessments is a plus. Performs all other duties as assigned.Expected Travel Time: None