State of Iowa - Executive Branch

General

• Assist in gathering health records for children in Department custody
• Review health records, child welfare reports, and Health Info Net
• Perform data entry, analysis, and uploading to the electronic information system
• Track and report health records and gathered information
• Communicate and collaborate with medical office personnel and child welfare staff
• Assist with tracking, documenting, and electronic filing of informed consent forms
• Track and respond to psychotropic medication review requests
• Assist, inform, and interact with OCFS staff, resource parents, and medical providers
• Perform other assigned tasks, projects, and duties

Psychotropic CPS Case Aide

Manager

• Provide intensive case management services to a targeted group of high-risk mental health clients in the Intensive Mental Health Unit at Maine State Prison
• Collaborate closely with varied internal and external professionals
• Advocate for and assist clients in accessing and maintaining medical, psychiatric, behavioral health, and other support services after discharge
• Maintain knowledge of statewide Section 17 services and processes for accessing resources
• Navigate the criminal justice system and intersections between behavioral health services and corrections
• Travel up to three days per week to Maine State Prison in Warren using an available state vehicle

Intensive Case Manager

Consultant

• Work under the direction of the Medical Director of OCFS and the Child Wellbeing Supervisor
• Collaborate with OCFS staff, medical providers, social service providers, community collaboratives, taskforces, and workgroups
• Provide consultation to OCFS staff regarding children in foster care with unique and complex medical needs
• Provide quality improvement training for direct line staff
• Gather and document information about the well-being of children in foster care
• Follow up to ensure identified needs are addressed, including immunizations, initial medical appointments, comprehensive medical evaluations, and well-child checks
• Oversee and monitor psychotropic medications prescribed to children and youth in foster care
• Pull and review monthly psychotropic medication reports in accordance with the Desk Level Procedure Guide
• Support the health and well-being of children and youth in foster care
• May require statewide travel

Child Protective Services Nurse Consultant

• Perform road repair and culvert replacement during summer
• Plow roads during winter
• Conduct roadwork in varying weather conditions
• Help keep Maine's roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective
• Learn new skills as duties change with the seasons
• Work at a higher class as necessary in accordance with required licenses and certifications

Transportation Worker I

Teacher

• Lead the educational program at Kingman School within the Education in the Unorganized Territory
• Implement and manage EUT policies, regulations, and procedures
• Ensure students are supervised in a safe, child-centered learning environment meeting or exceeding state standards
• Follow approved curricula and school directives
• Provide instructional leadership and administrative oversight
• Collaboratively lead and nurture school staff
• Communicate with parents, community members, and colleagues in other districts and schools
• Teach and plan instruction
• Develop curriculum
• Evaluate programs
• Manage extracurricular activities
• Manage personnel and finances
• Handle emergency procedures
• Schedule resources
• Oversee facilities operations

Teacher, Principal

• Serve on an Augusta-based Striping/Stencil Crew during summer
• Paint pavement markings
• Travel statewide and stay overnight as required
• Work overtime during summer operations
• Use and perform preventative maintenance on hand power tools and related heavy equipment
• Serve on the Turner Maintenance Crew out of Region 3 during winter
• Plow snow and respond to emergencies typical of MaineDOT operations
• Work long hours as required during winter
• Perform duties under direct supervision

Transportation Worker

Counselor

• Establish a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers
• Contact business and industry groups
• Advocate for clients and offer incentives and assistance to place clients in jobs
• Build partnerships within the workforce development system
• Evaluate and interpret medical and psychological information
• Assess client needs and available resources
• Develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation plans leading to employment
• Maintain accurate documentation using the AWARE computer-based client data system
• Provide vocational rehabilitation services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Work with individuals, families, providers, state agency partners, employers and schools to increase competitive integrated employment outcomes
• Serve clients across the greater Augusta, Lewiston and Portland areas

Rehabilitation Counselor II – Targeted

Nurse

• Ensure Maine home health agencies, hospitals, hospices, ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis centers, ICF/IIDs, portable x-ray providers, outpatient therapy providers, and rural health centers comply with relevant State and federal regulations and laws
• Work in teams of 2–3 to determine whether facilities meet certification or licensing requirements
• Investigate complaints of neglect, abuse, and other issues
• Participate in writing statements of deficiencies using CMS Principles of Documentation
• Conduct pre-survey document reviews
• Participate in entrance and exit conferences with facility leadership
• Participate in mandatory CMS training and other training
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Work in facilities and either at home or in DHHS offices in Augusta, Lewiston, or Portland
• Travel statewide, often including overnight travel

Nurse Surveyor – Acute Health Facilities

Intake Coordinator

• Respond to referrals for Developmental Services Case Management eligibility for adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism
• Meet with individuals, families, case managers and other stakeholders during intake to assess client needs and gather information for eligibility determinations
• Enter intake and eligibility information into the OADS Evergreen database by required deadlines
• Complete outreach and education on the intake and eligibility process in school settings
• Provide state case management for a limited number of cases
• Maintain accurate referral reports and submit them to the supervisor in a timely manner
• Gather and document all pertinent facts for eligibility determinations
• Meet with department transition specialists to review individual cases
• Determine when to notify and consult with the Casework Supervisor and others
• Assess crisis situations and emergency intervention needs, notifying supervisory staff when necessary
• Present the role of intake and eligibility to the public in group settings, transition fairs and meetings

• Evaluate information and apply program standards to accurately determine MaineCare eligibility and benefits
• Use multiple technology systems to enter, review, and verify eligibility-related data and documentation
• Explain MaineCare rules, requirements, and decisions to applicants and members in writing and over the phone
• Review and process electronically or mailed information for completeness and compliance
• Connect individuals with additional programs and services supporting health and well-being
• Serve Maine residents navigating MaineCare, the state’s largest health insurance program
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, customer-service-focused environment

Eligibility Specialist

Representative

• Serve as a public guardian and/or conservatorship representative for individuals subject to public guardianship and/or conservatorship
• Advocate for individuals to facilitate high-quality services and achievement of their goals
• Promote the health and safety of public wards and protected individuals
• Fulfill public guardianship and/or conservatorship duties required by statute, rule, and policy
• Coordinate services with medical, legal, mental health, and other professional disciplines
• Fulfill financial duties including asset management and representative payeeship in coordination with the Client Asset Management Unit
• Maintain communication with probate court regarding guardianship and public ward status
• Complete required court forms and follow statutory procedures
• Provide consent for certain medical procedures and medication changes
• Facilitate consent for procedures requiring supervisory review and approval
• Maintain professional and beneficial relationships with individuals and their teams