MPW Evaluator PRN
 Seven Counties | |
life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan
| |
 United States, Kentucky, Louisville | |
 Aug 23, 2025 | |
|
Job Description: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Conducts MPW assessment, including a face-to-face visit with the individual in the home within the 14-day deadline, or other deadline, as established by state criteria. 2. Assesses and documents the individual's physical health, mental health, social supports, and environment, using an assessment tool designated by the state. 3. Observes and interviews the individual and his or her representatives or family members to identify the needs and services that the recipient or recipient's family cannot manage or arrange on the individual's behalf. 4. Explains paperwork to the individual, and/or guardian, and has them complete the Freedom of Choice form, along with other state and agency required paperwork, at the face-to-face assessment visit. 5. Provides potential MPW recipients and/or family members with information about the MPW and available case management providers. 6. Arranges for submission of the MPW evaluation to the Quality Improvement Organization, which determines the Level-of-Care approval or denial, and the assessment and/or reassessment to the respective MPW provider upon approval of the Level of Care. 7. Assists the individual with the appeal procedures in the event of a Level-of-Care denial and upon the request of the individual or his or her family. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. EDUCATION * Bachelor's degree in a human services field (ex., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, etc.) or Registered Nurse. Master's degree preferred. EXPERIENCE * One year of experience with the DD/ID population is required, with a Bachelor's degree, or six months of experience with the population with a Master's degree. * Good interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills. * Working knowledge of the MPW and eligibility criteria. * Reliable transportation for frequent travel. * A valid driver's license is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS * Position has no unusual physical demands. * Position requires travel to off-site locations and may require walking or standing, stooping, or bending. * Position requires extensive work in clients' homes, occasionally entailing modestly unpleasant situations. Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards. Time Type: Part timeWe continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.
At Seven Counties Services, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. | |