PASRR Diversion Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) Diversion Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

The PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) Diversion Coordinator is responsible for provision of education, quality oversight, and compliance reporting for persons with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) diverting from admission to a nursing facility. The PASRR Diversion Coordinator supervises a team of Habilitation Coordinators who perform case management for persons with IDD or IDD and mental illness (MI) residing in a nursing facility and for persons with IDD who diverted or transitioned from institutional care. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise and assist with completion of PASRR Evaluations for persons admitted to nursing facilities who screen positive for IDD or for IDD and mental illness (MI)
• Manage Habilitation Coordination processes for persons with IDD or MI residing in nursing facilities, including Community Living Options, transition planning, and coordination of specialized habilitation services
• Manage Enhanced Community Coordination processes for persons with IDD diverting or transitioning from institutional care, including diversion planning and transition monitoring
• Complete monthly reporting to the state on performance measures
• Adhere to and promote of the Texana Compliance Policy
• Work hours: M-F, 8-5, with flexibility to meet PASRR timelines

Salary

• 100% -$60,257.60 annually
• 95% - $57,244.72 annually
• 90% - $54,231.84 annually
• Commensurate with experience

Required Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• Bachelor degree in a social, behavioral, human services field, including but not limited to psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, education and criminal justice
• Texas Driver License (in good Standing)
• Credentialed as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) and as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
• Two years’ experience in coordinating or providing services to individuals with IDD, including those with complex medical needs, in the community
• Knowledge of severe and persistent mental illness and serious emotional disturbances

Preferred Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• Experience supervising persons performing case management
• Experience assessing and coordinating the needs of individuals with IDD and/or mental illness
• Experience meeting timelines for state reporting
• Knowledge of state rules relevant to PASRR
• Knowledge of client data base systems (CARE, TMHP, MyAvatar)
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Job Related Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform SAMA and CPR. Training is provided to employees once hired.
• Must be able to perform light carrying (15#), simple grasping, walking, and sitting
• Must have ability to hear, see, write, operate office equipment, operate a motor vehicle and have depth perception
• Qualified individual must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations

Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer