Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.Conduent is seeking an Information and Referral Specialist (Phone Assessment Specialist) to work in the state of Louisiana.Candidates MUST reside in Louisiana.Duties:
Complete Level of Care Eligibility Tool (LOCET) and other applicable assessments.
Handle incoming calls.
Make appropriate referrals to non-OAAS community services.
Analyze requestors’ needs and research available resources to meet those needs.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
Minimum of one year experience in social and/or human services, preferably working with the elderly and disabled adult population.
Working knowledge of and experience in Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS), Bureau of Health Services Financing (BHSF), Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH), Medicaid, Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD), and/or Home and community-based waiver services.
Knowledge of Medical and developmental disability terminology.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, work independently and autonomously, and remain flexible and composed under pressure.
Working For YouPerks and rewards designed for you:
Health and Welfare Benefits: Our health and welfare benefits can be tailored to fit you and your family's needs and start on the first day of employment.
Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future.
Employee Discounts: We offer you access to a vast selection of global, national, and local discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.
Paid Training: Earn while you learn and continue to grow with access to award-winning learning platforms throughout your Conduent career.
Paid time off: We provide attractive paid time off packages designed for you to enjoy your life away from work.
Great Work Environment: We are proud of our award-winning culture and the recognition we’ve received for our diversity efforts.
Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is $15.63 hourly.Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply for or compete for employment with Conduent may request such accommodation(s) by clicking on the following link, completing the accommodation request form, and submitting the request by using the "Submit" button at the bottom of the form. For those using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox please download the form first: click here to access or download the form (https://downloads.conduent.com/content/usa/en/file/conduent-applicant-adaaa-referral-form.pdf) . You may also click here to access Conduent's ADAAA Accommodation Policy (http://downloads.conduent.com/content/usa/en/document/cdtadaaaaccommodationpol.pdf) .At Conduent we value the health and safety of our associates, their families and our community. For US applicants while we DO NOT require vaccination for most of our jobs, we DO require that you provide us with your vaccination status, where legally permissible. Providing this information is a requirement of your employment at Conduent.