Planning Specialist

The role of the Planning Supports Specialist is to provide quality planning and technical support, as it relates to the Person-Centered Planning (PCP) process and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) billing. Additionally, this role provides basic case management oversight as it relates to information contained in ICM and communications with teams.

• Manage and follow the PCP process for people who receive community living, meaningful day, CDS, employment, supported living, or other support services from The Arc of Howard.
• Review the draft and final person-centered plans for accuracy as it relates to the person.
• Plan high-quality, individually tailored goals and provide resources, outcomes, goals, and completion for the people supported.
• Lead and train agency staff to support person-centered initiatives, plans, outcomes, and goals.
• Manage PCP scheduling and ensure adequate representation of The Arc staff and coordinating with the Coordinators of Community Services.
• Work with teams and the person supported to explore all waivered services to ensure needs and desires are met.
• Ensure individuals are supported in living the life of their choosing through their Person-Centered Plan (PCP).
• Maintain and monitor files for those we support for compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Maintain up-to-date records and documents in the Electronic Health Records, iCare Manager (ICM) and program files including the PCP documents, entry of outcomes and goals, face sheet, behavior support plan, tracking charts and other documents relevant to the person and their services.
• Monitor existing benefits and assist the Benefits Coordinator in the submission of documentation for eligibility paperwork (i.e. SSI, SSA, Medicaid Waiver, Medical Assistance, food stamps, HUD).
• Maintain regular contact with all members of the team in support of the person.
• Maintain bi-monthly contact with all persons supported. In-person visits are a priority.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Three years of experience in the field of IDD is preferred.
• Person-Centered planning development and implementation experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) & Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule, waiver and service definitions and regulations, guidelines, procedures & philosophy.