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Medicaid Specialist

Medicaid Specialist

Job Summary:

Works closely with individuals, family members and caregivers to determine and provide assistance with Medicaid enrollments.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Providing information and problem solving relating to the needs of clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with applications for Community First Choice Medicaid, Long Term Care Medicaid including Medicaid Waiver and Medicare Savings Program.
  • Conduct outreach workshops, training of staff and staff meeting
  • Input client data into data systems and conduct Internet information and resource searches
  • Must work well under pressure and meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines. And will, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors
  • Communicating with OPA and other organizations needed to complete applications.
  • Become state SHIP certified and maintain certification.
  • Confidentiality is essential
  • Assisting clients in collecting required documentation with the assistance of the Resource Center team when appropriate.
  • Represents the Adult Resource Alliance in a professional manner at all times.
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications (Experience/Education):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in social / human services or equivalent OR
  • related work experience with senior citizens
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Interest in and desire to work with the elderly and disabled
  • Ability to work with coworkers, clients and outside agencies in a professional and positive manner
  • Must have valid Montana Driver’s license, car and insurance
  • Must pass background check

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

  • Sitting and walking
  • Frequent use of fingers, hands and arms
  • Bending and stooping
  • Lift up to 25 lbs. using safety equipment/belts
  • Exposed to cold and heat minimal
  • Ability to listen and hear and speak clearly
  • Respectfully interact with others
  • Close, peripheral and distance vision
  • Exposure to electrical shock working with office equipment – computers, fax and copier
  • Moderate office noise
Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute Bus Driver

Job Summary:

The Variable Bus Driver provides scheduled/as needed transportation from rural communities to Billings following policies established by the Adult Resource Alliance. The Substitute Bus Driver position fills-in for the Laurel Bus Driver and/or Bulk Food Delivery Driver. The Substitute Bus Driver operates a mini bus/van, transporting to and from pre-scheduled destinations within the Laurel and Billings areas, pick-up and delivery of food (Senior Meal Program for Billings area meal sites) The Bus Driver is responsible for the safety of passengers, the vehicle, and assuring proper maintenance of the bus/van.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Laurel Bus Driver

  • Provides transportation services during regularly scheduled hours to / from Billings or in the Laurel Community to senior individuals following established policies and procedures by Adult Resource Alliance.
  • Communicates with City of Laurel dispatcher on pick-up, transfer and drop-off of passengers.
  • Provides boarding and de-boarding assistance including wheelchair passengers, passengers using walkers and other mobility assisting devices; takes appropriate measures to assure secure and safe transport of passengers.
  • Accepts and processes donations according to Adult Resource Alliance’s Transportation Program and City of Laurel policies and money handling procedures.
  • Completes daily vehicle inspection to include bus service logs:  checking tires, oil, other lubricants, water levels, lights, fuel, and washing and keeping the vehicle clean and orderly inside and out. Report all routine and non-routine maintenance and mechanical issues to supervisor.
  • Abides by all local, state, and federal traffic laws, as well as City of Laurel’s and Adult Resource Alliance’s policies and procedures; operates the vehicle in a safe manner and demonstrates extra care and caution while driving during inclement weather conditions.
  • Implements emergency plan in the event of an emergent situation.
  • Completes Daily Log of activities, passenger count, and passenger incidents.
  • Attends and participates in scheduled staff meetings, and other meetings relating to transportation as requested.
  • Maintains confidentiality of passenger information.
  • Other duties as assigned by ARA Transportation Manager.

Bulk Food Delivery 

  • Operate and maintain the vehicle used for bulk meal delivery for the Senior Meal Program; checks tires, oil, lubricant, water levels, lights, fuel, washes and reports necessary repairs to the supervisor. maintain reports on vehicle maintenance; keep vehicle clean inside and outside; Fuel the MOW deliver van.
  • Follows an assigned route and maintains a regular schedule.
  • Adheres to acceptable procedures of proper food storage and handling.
  • Responsible for packing the appropriate food in containers to deliver to the meal sites in Billings, including double checking to see that all items are accounted for and delivered to the appropriate location; pans from the previous day are picked up and returned to the Billings kitchen.
  • Responsible for washing and storing returned pots, pans and containers as needed.
  • Relays questions regarding food items are reported to the Lead Cook.
  • Must work well under pressure, and meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines. At all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with participants, colleagues, volunteers, and supervisors.
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Operates all kitchen and vehicles according to safety and proper usage guidelines.
  • Demonstrates extra care and caution while driving during inclement weather conditions.
  • Reports all routine and non-routine maintenance and mechanical issues to supervisor.
  • Abides by all local, state, and federal traffic laws, as well as Adult Resource Alliance’s policies and procedures; operates the vehicle in a safe manner.
  • Maintains confidentiality of participant information.
  • Other duties as assigned by ARA Nutrition Director

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience/Education):

  • High School Diploma or the equivalent
  • A valid unrestricted Montana driver’s license and clean driving record required
  • First aid and CPR Certification required (or ability to achieve certification)
  • Experience in dealing with the public, preferably senior citizens
  • Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
  • Previous minivan experience desirable
  • Must pass a national background check
  • Comfortable driving assigned van/bus.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

  • Considerable sitting, reaching, use of arms and hands
  • Frequent rotation of neck
  • Occasional standing, walking, bending, and stooping
  • Occasional, lifting, pushing, and adjusting mobility devices using proper safety equipment; occasional carrying of items up to 20 lbs.
  • Occasional exposure to extreme cold and hot due to weather conditions
  • Good distance, peripheral and close vision
  • Ability to listen and speak clearly

To apply online:

  1. Required:  Adobe Acrobat PDF reader on applicants computer
  2. Download the Enrollment Form to your computer.
  3. Fill out the form. *IMPORTANT – The Enrollment Form is a fillable PDF, which means you can fill it out on your computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Make sure to download the PDF to your computer, do not fill it out in the browser tab.
  4. SUBMIT Alliance Job Application:
    a)  hr@allianceyc.org OR
    b)  1505 Avenue D
    Billings, MT  59102

Adult Resource Alliance is EOE

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Substitute Employee

The Adult Resource Alliance is always looking for fill-in/substitute employees for the following programs. Please contact Bethanne Mauch; HR Manager, at 406-259-9666 ex. 204 or bethannem@allianceyc.org for more information.

  • Transportation
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Nutrition

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Adult Resource Alliance
1505 Avenue D
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 259.9666
Fax (406) 259-2849
info@allianceyc.org

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935 Lake Elmo Drive
Billings, MT  59105
(406) 606.1170
Fax (406) 281-8027

Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8-5
Friday: 8-4

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