About the role
NorthKey Community Care is seeking a Michelle P. Waiver (MPW) Assessment Coordinator (Contracted Position, Part-Time) to join our team. This position offers a flexible schedule, with assessments conducted Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 8:30 pm, based on program needs. While the position is administratively based at our Covington office (502 Farrell Drive, Covington, KY 41011), assessments will be conducted in the clients homes throughout the rural counties that we serve. This is primarily a remote and community-based position, with occasional visits to the Covington office required for training and submission of paperwork.
PERKS & PAY * Salary: Paid per assessment completed. $55 for a re-assessment and $110 for a new assessment. * Professional Development * Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service field including psychology, social work, special education, criminal justice, or related field. * OR A Registered Nurse * Valid driver’s license and available means of transportation. * Ability to travel throughout the rural counties that NorthKey services in Pendleton County, Grant County, Carroll County, and Gallatin County.
JOB DUTIES * Receives and completes referrals from the MPW Assessment team for participants requiring assessment/re-assessment for the MPW. * Schedules in-home assessments according to the needs of the family and program requirements * Completes MAP 351 (assessment form) according to MPW regulations, indicating a detailed description of the service and support needs of the individual and relevant history. * Communicates all concerns, questions, or problems regarding the assessment process or regarding safety, health, and welfare of individuals promptly to the Team Lead of IDD Care Coordination and Performance Monitoring. * Works cooperatively as a member of the MPW case management team to assure quality, efficient services to families and individuals. * Completes work in a time-efficient manner according to MPW standards and program needs. * Maintains acceptable productivity standards as established and monitored by the Team Lead of IDD Care Coordination and Performance Monitoring. * Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA guidelines regarding each individual’s information. * Maintains professional conduct and ethical standards. * Adheres to NorthKey policies and procedures. * Maintain HIPAA compliance and client confidentiality.
IN RELATION TO ADMINISTRATION * Adhere responsibly to all NorthKey policies and procedures. * Adhere to confidentiality in all matters about client information. * Maximize efficiency and effective use of time in maintaining accurate and punctual time reporting. * Attend internal meetings relating to responsibilities and duties. * Maintain a professional and business-like manner in dealing with all internal staff, Board members, state and governmental staff, sub-contractors and vendors of NorthKey. * Represent NorthKey in a professionally appropriate manner.
Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided quality, evidence-based mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Join our team to help us fulfill our mission of Transforming Lives and Communities Through Excellence in Mental Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disabilities Services!