Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Travels throughout assigned counties, working primarily in applicants' places of residence

- Conducts intake visits for program applicants and acts as a facilitator for the eligibility determination process, providing assistance from the time individuals are identified as potential participants in specified program to the time they are enrolled as participants or are terminated from the intake process

- Presents and discusses the concept of the programs, and advises applicants of their rights and responsibilities

- Assists applicants with selecting options that best meet their needs, ensuring consumer control is maintained throughout the application process

- Assists with developing relationships with community-based organizations, advocates and stakeholders to gather feedback on improving the application process and removing barriers to enrolling in waiver programs

- Fosters and maintains relationships with parties serving our mutual consumers, including physicians, County Assistance Offices, providers, nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities

- Attends regularly scheduled meetings 10. Reports on schedule availability at regular intervals
- Assists with application submission, including data entry of the Compass Application
- Facilitates the efficiency of the application process, ensuring any stalled cases receive extra attention and support
- Attends regularly scheduled meetings Reports on schedule availability at regular intervals
- Perform other duties as assigned.

- Conduct 3–4 in-person intake visits daily in applicants’ homes.- Process applications through COMPASS and coordinate with eligibility teams to ensure timely and accurate determinations.- Provide comprehensive case management support from initial referral through program enrollment or case closure.- Maintain accurate records and track applicant data using Microsoft Excel.- Utilize Microsoft Word for documentation and Microsoft Teams for internal communication and collaboration. Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of experience, or Associate degree with 2+ years' experience.
- May have additional training or education in area of specialization required by specific project. - Bachelor's Degree in social services or related field highly preferred.- Residency in one of the following Pennsylvania counties is required: Indiana, Armstrong, Elk, McKean, Clearfield, Cameron, Mifflin, Juanita, Bucks, Beaver.- Strong communication skills desired.- Government systems experience desired.- Ability to handle high level of client home visits.- Ability to work in various home environments and in a fast-paced setting.- Comfortable adapting to frequently changing processes due to contractual requirements.- Reliable, independent transportation required for daily home visits.- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues to a supervisor.- Ability to pivot between tasks and projects while maintaining focus and meeting deadlines.- Strong time management skills and flexibility to meet evolving program needs.- Availability required between 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.- Experience in case management, social services, or a related field highly preferred.- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams.- Familiarity with COMPASS or similar eligibility systems preferred.- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Home Office Requirements:- Internet speed of 20mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net).- Connectivity to the internet via either Wi-Fi or Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router.- Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US. 

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