Program Coordinator II (Environmental Modification Coordinator) / 61047461TG

This is a Temporary Grant Position.

The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.

This is position is located in the Bureau of Policy, Richland County. This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position.

Are you the One? We are looking for a Program Coordinator II (Environmental Modification Coordinator) who, under limited supervision, provides coverage and support to environmental modification providers and waiver participants across the state of South Carolina. The position collaborates with Community Long Term Care (CLTC) case managers and Medically Complex Children (MCC) care coordinators to evaluate environmental modifications, enabling participants to function with greater independence and remain in the home. This position involves traveling throughout the state to include overnight travel to various regions within the state. This position reports to the OIDD and Youth Waiver manager in the Bureau of Policy. Collaborates with OIDD environmental modifications staff as needed.• Provides oversight to enrolled environmental modification providers and reviews provider bids. Ensures modifications are necessary and related to the assessed Activity of Daily Living (ADL) or health-related needs of the individual and are tied to a goal in the individual’s written Plan of Care (POC). Conducts on-site inspections of environmental modifications. Ensures work meets all applicable state and local building code requirements. Recommends a corrective plan of action for unsatisfactory work.

• Notifies CLTC Central Office, MCC waiver staff, case managers/care coordinators (as appropriate), and Bureau leadership of reported deficiencies of enrolled environmental modification providers. Participates in developing solutions to correct identified deficiencies. Works effectively with clients, families, care providers, contractors, and internal teams. Facilitates and manages issues related to the provision of authorized services with the support of supervisor if necessary.
• Provides specialized knowledge and expertise related to environmental modifications necessary to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the waiver participant. Conducts assessments and makes recommendations for modifications that enhance independence and safety. Ensures planned modifications comply with applicable regulations and guidelines. Educates waiver participants about the home modification process. Works closely with case managers and care coordinators on recommended modifications.
• Maintains knowledge of the Environmental Modification Standards found in the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Manual and the environmental modifications allowed for each of the South Carolina waiver programs (Community Choices, Community Supports, Head and Spinal Cord Injury, HIV/AIDs, Home Again, Intellectual Disability and Related Disabilities, Mechanical Ventilator Dependent, and Medically Complex Children). Participates in administrative fair hearings, as necessary.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

A Bachelor’s degree and relevant program experience.

REQURIED: Licensed residential contractor with knowledge of state and local building codes, contractor and procurement rules, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Standards.

Preferred: Understanding of South Carolina waiver programs, eligibility criteria, and environmental modification regulations.

Additional Requirements:• Occasional overnight travel; an average of two days a week.

• Requires holder to drive routinely.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• In-office role.

• Understanding of South Carolina waiver programs and environmental modification regulations.

Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.