PDS - Service Advisor Case Manger- Onsite in Edmonton, Ky at Golden Years Adult Day Care – Edmonton, Kentucky

A PDS Case Manager under Kentucky’s HCB (Home and Community Based) waiver helps Medicaid waiver participants direct their own in‑home services while staying safely in the community.

1099 Position - Pay will be discussed in interview

Core Job Duties
Develop and maintain a person‑centered Plan of Care for each participant, including waiver and PDS services, and update it at least annually or when needs change.

Monitor services through required home visits (often monthly for PDS) and phone/telehealth contacts to ensure health, safety, and goals are being met.

Assist participants to use Participant Directed Services help hire, train, and manage their own caregivers, and maintain all required employee paperwork and contracts.

Review Medicaid eligibility and coordinate reassessments so the person stays eligible for the waiver level of care.

Enter data and case notes into the Medicaid Waiver Management Application (MWMA) and keep complete electronic and paper files.

Monitor budgets, timesheets, and Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) to be sure services match the Plan of Care and meet state rules.

Advocate for participants with providers and community resources (home care agencies, DCBS, DAIL, DMS, etc.).

Example: You might visit a participant monthly, review their hours used with their PDS caregiver, update goals, fix EVV clock‑in issues, and request a change in hours if needs increased.

Skills and Abilities
Strong organization and time‑management to handle a large caseload, deadlines, and detailed documentation.

Ability to work independently in the field and as part of a team with nurses, finance, and state agencies.

Good communication and teaching skills to explain waiver rules and train participants and caregivers.

Comfort using computers and web‑based systems (MWMA, EVV, electronic records).

Ability to manage stressful situations, problem‑solve, and protect participant health and safety.

Education and Requirements
Typically, a bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, nursing, or related field; some agencies accept other degrees plus human‑services experience or may hire RNs with relevant experience.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for home visits.

TB test and CPR/First Aid, often required within a few months of hire.
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Clear background checks and any trainings required by the waiver program.

Work Environment and Schedule
Full‑time position, usually weekday business hours, with some flexibility; many postings offer hybrid or partial work‑from‑home for documentation days.

Travel within a region (for you, often within a multi‑county area in Kentucky) to complete home visits.

Documentation, calls, and coordination are often done from home or office between visits.