Community First Services and Support Consultant - Minnesota

We are currently seeking individuals residing in the the following counties: Otter Tail, St. Louis, Dakota, Wright

Who We Are:

Public Partnerships LLC supports individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses and aging adults, to remain in their homes and communities and “self-direct” their own long-term home care. Our role as the nation’s largest and most experienced Financial Management Service provider is to assist those eligible Medicaid recipients to choose and pay for their own support workers and services within their state-approved personalized budget.  We are appointed by states and managed healthcare organizations to better serve more of their residents and members requiring long-term care and ensure the efficient use of taxpayer funded services. 

Our culture attracts and rewards people who are results-oriented and strive to exceed customer expectations.  We desire motivated candidates who are excited to join our fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and who want to make a difference in helping transform the lives of the consumers we serve.  

Position Overview:

Support Consultants meet with individuals participating in the Community First Services and Supports program to provide program education on programs models, rules, processes, and policies. Meetings can occur over the phone or in the individual’s home. Consultants will aid with writing service delivery plans and quality review plans. They will also evaluate service utilization according to approved plans and provide recommendations for improving the quality of services. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Job Requirements:  

• Ability to visit a diverse population of participants in their homes, which may encompass a wide range of home settings. 
• Ability to spend at least 70% of working hours attending home visits. 
• Ability to assume an increased home visit schedule (i.e., greater than 70% of working hours) as dictated by business needs.
• Ability to organize home visit caseload to ensure efficient use of driving time. 
• Ability to drive 60 miles or more to participants’ homes. 
• Have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and a reliable, personally insured automobile. 
• Ability to learn and master the use of PPL systems.

Necessary Core Skills: 

• Ability to independently manage a caseload utilizing excellent time management and organizational skills to remain compliant with contractual timelines. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand, support, and explain to others the core tenets of self-direction. 
• Efficient with computers and Microsoft Office software. 
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team: effectively communicate and partner with all team members while out in the field and during team meetings, with respect and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain timely documentation: in-home visits note must be completed during the time of visit and uploaded on the day of the participants’ visit. 
• Reflect a positive image of PPL to participants and stakeholders. 

Required Resources: 

• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Reliable automobile
• Reliable, secure and internet server and connection.

Qualifications: 

Education & Experience: 

• 1-3 years’ experience working with vulnerable populations in their homes. 
• BA or BS degree in social work, case worker, sociology, psychology, LPN, or related field preferred.  
• 1-2 years’ experience in social services and health care system; related state programs/supports and federal programs (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid)
• Familiarity with electronic records preferred. 

Working Conditions:   

This position requires visiting participants in their homes, which may involve climbing stairs.  This position requires a significant amount of dr