Departmental Specialist 13 - Specialized Nursing Home OBRA Program Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4996564) Apply  Departmental Specialist 13 - Specialized Nursing Home OBRA Program Salary $2,484.80 - $3,708.80 Biweekly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 3901-25-BPHASA-ACLS-082-FILL Department Health and Human Services - Central Office Opening Date 07/22/2025 Closing Date 8/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion . Reviews, coordinates and represents the Department on statewide appeals of preadmission screenings/annual resident reviews Medicaid recoveries before the Departments Appeals Division. Represents the Department on appeals for no nursing home determinations with Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Michigan Administrative Hearing System. The person in this position must be able to complete the necessary reviews and make determinations. This position has a statewide responsibility for clinical assessment reviews and activities related to making determinations on the appropriateness of nursing home admissions for individuals with mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities as mandated by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA). The position is also responsible for the coordination of clinical training for Community Mental Health Service Program staff, MDHHS staff, and other community agencies regarding implementation of the Pre-admission, Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process to ensure compliance with the federal and state regulations for this service. This position also provides support to the administration through attendance at meetings, development of reports, responding to inquiries and assisting in technical updates related to the online database used for submission of evaluations. Participates in the annual Mental Health and Aging Conference. Coordinates trainings with the Community Mental Health Services Programs on the policy and procedures for the Medicaid Recoveries and No nursing Determinations. Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/DEPSPL2H08N PD 7725 1.docx) Job Specification To be considered for this position you must: + apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. + relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening. + attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week. + attach a cover letter. + if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature. Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/New\_Online\_Employment\_Application\_Guide\_-\_First\_Time\_User\_446027\_7.pdf) Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major Experience Departmental Specialist 13 Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level. Additional Requirements and Information This position is being reposted to obtain additional applications. If you have already applied to this specific posting, you do not need to reapply to be considered. The physical location of this position is 400 S. Pine Street, with remote options available. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including: + A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions. + A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. + Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS. The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required. For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov . Please reference the job posting number in subject line. Follow us on LinkedIn for more job opportunities! #MDHHSjobs #Veteranfriendly #Careerswithpurpose #CommunityHeroes MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy. State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 2/28/24 01 DEPSPL - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR At least one year of professional experience in the state classified service. + Yes + No 02 DEPSPL - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience? + Yes + No 03 Do you possess one of the following licenses, issued by the State of Michigan? Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP); Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP); Fully Licensed Psychologist (LP); Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); Registered Nurse (RN); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) + Yes + No 04 Do you possess four years of professional experience in the behavioral health field? + Yes + No 05 Please select the years of experience you possess with OBRA/PASARR. + 5 years or more + 3-4 years + 1-2 years + Less than 1 year + none 06 Please describe your experience with the OBRA/PASARR program, in detail. Please be sure to specify the amount of time you have had with the program. If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials. Your response should not exceed one page. If you do not possess this experience, write "N/A". 07 How many years of experience do you have in working with individuals with the geriatric population? + 5 years or more + 3-4 years + 1-2 years + Less than 1 year + None 08 How many years of experience do you have in working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and/or Serious Mental Illness? + 5 years or more + 3-4 years + 1-2 years + Less than 1 year + None 09 Please describe your experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, individuals diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disability, and the geriatric population. If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials. Your response should not exceed one page. If you do not possess this experience, write "N/A". 10 From the list below, please select the programs you have working knowledge or experience with: + CHAMPS + OBRA/PASARR System + Excel + None of the above 11 Please describe your experience with reviewing and implementing State and Federal Regulations. If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials. Your response should not exceed one page. If you do not possess this experience, write "N/A". 12 How would you reach and serve various groups or traditionally underserved communities? 13 Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services? + Yes + No 14 Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested? + Yes + No 15 Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry? + Yes + No 16 From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.) + A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee + A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status + A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee + A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status + None of the above 17 Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Departmental Specialist 13, interested in moving to the same class and level at this location? + Yes + No 18 Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your resume to your application? (Failure to do so will result in your application being screened out) + Yes + No 19 Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) + Yes + No 20 Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions such as a reduction in force need not be reported.) Please select all that apply. + I have been dismissed within the last two years + I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years + I have been suspended without pay within the last two years + I have received a written reprimand within the last two years + I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years + I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years + I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Health and Human Services - Central Office Address Office of Human Resources 235 S. Grand Ave. Lansing, Michigan, 48933 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email