Developmental Disabilities Specialist

Liberty Healthcare operates a program in Oklahoma which serves and supports people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This program helps people navigate the application, eligibility determination, and wait list process for publicly funded home and community based services.

Program services include:

• Providing information to people about publicly funded services

• Educating people about the process for determining their eligibility for services

• Assisting people to navigate the service application process

• Assessing people to determine their needs and eligibility for services

• Communicating with people about the wait period for services

Liberty Healthcare is now hiring for a full-time “Waitlist Specialist” position.

This position comes with a high level of autonomy. Daily responsibilities include:

• Meeting by phone and video with people - and their families and caregivers

• Conducting structured interviews and assessments to determine person-centered needs and eligibility for services and supports

• Accurately documenting pertinent details of assessments into structured report templates

• Answering questions related to services, eligibility criteria, and wait periods for services

• Serving as an ongoing resource for information and updates

• Independently managing a work schedule to successfully meet individual and program goals

• Participating in team meetings and training activities

As a full-time employee of Liberty Healthcare in this role, you can expect:

• Starting pay at $22.75 per hour (approximately $47,000 annually)

• 30 days of paid time off each year for holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal days

• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, and life insurance

• Health Savings Account, 401k plan, and other perks

Full details on Liberty's benefits plan are available at https://www.libertyhealthcare.com/upload/132.pdf

You are a good fit for this position if you possess the following:

• Genuine desire to serve people who have disabilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or related healthcare / human services field

• Experience serving people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities

• Computer proficiency

• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to work independently

Spanish speaking skills are a plus.

Residency in Oklahoma is required. Since this is a remote / virtual position, you should have a dedicated home office. A computer, office equipment and supplies, and a mobile phone will be provided by Liberty Healthcare. You will be required to attend in-person meetings quarterly.

Liberty Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer which gives all qualified applicants consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are among our organization’s deepest-held values.