Waiver Case Manager

Company: Green River Area Development District
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $45,000 Green River Area Development District (GRADD) is seeking a dedicatedCase Managerto provide support and coordination for individuals with physical disabilities through KentuckysHome and Community-Based (HCB) Waiverprogram. This role ensures clients receive the necessary resources to live as independently as possible within their communities. TheHCB Waiveris part of Kentuckys1915(c) HCBS Medicaid waiver program, allowing participants to hire their own employees for non-medical, non-residential services underParticipant Directed Services (PDS). Key Responsibilities: Perform case management functions for theHome and Community-Based Waiver (HCB)program. Review client eligibility and coordinate reassessments to maintain Medicaid Waiver compliance. Complete and submit all required Medicaid waiver forms using theMedicaid Waiver Management Application (MWMA). Conduct initial and annual reassessments, includingrecertification and care plan development. MaintainParticipant Directed Services (PDS)employee and participant documentation per agency guidelines. Assist PDS employees and participants with necessary paperwork and guidance. Monitormember budgets, health, safety, and welfarethrough timesheet submission and compliance checks. Advocate for clients and families by connecting them with appropriatecommunity resources. Conductmonthly home visitsto monitor services and track progress toward client goals. Collaborate with GRADDsPDS Manager, provider agencies,Department for Community Based Services, andDepartment for Medicaid Servicesto meet client needs. Maintain accurateparticipant records, logs, and reports. Refer waiver applicants to theAging and Disability Resource Center staffin a timely manner. Attendstaff meetings and professional development trainings. Other Responsibilities: Assist with special projects as needed. Qualifications & Requirements: Education: Bachelors degree inSocial Work, Gerontology, Psychology, Sociology, or a related fieldwithtwo (2) yearsof experience working with individuals with special needs. Bachelors degree inNursingwith acurrent Kentucky nursing licenseandtwo (2) yearsof experience working with special needs populations. Associate degree withtwo (2) yearsof experience working with special needs populations. Experience: Reliabletransportationrequired. Knowledge ofspecial needs populations, community organizations, and service resources. Skills: Strongverbal and written communicationskills. Excellentorganizational skillsand the ability to multitask. Proficiency incomputer applicationsand documentation software. Why Join Us? At GRADD, we offer a dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact on the community. If you have a passion for service and helping others, we encourage you to apply!

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