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Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

• Assess current policies and procedures through review of trends, data, materials, and operational practices• Generate and analyze data reports to inform policy recommendations• Prepare Policy Recommendations, including proposed changes, rationale, supporting data, and potential legal/regulatory and/or fiscal impacts• Assist with implementation of policy and procedure changes, including messaging and training of internal and external stakeholders• Monitor and participate in… Show more • Assess current policies and procedures through review of trends, data, materials, and operational practices• Generate and analyze data reports to inform policy recommendations• Prepare Policy Recommendations, including proposed changes, rationale, supporting data, and potential legal/regulatory and/or fiscal impacts• Assist with implementation of policy and procedure changes, including messaging and training of internal and external stakeholders• Monitor and participate in state and national groups to help develop innovative solutions to the Medicaid program• Research evidence-based programs, innovative solutions, and best practices employed in other states, companies• Develop, implement, and manage provider network compliance components of Medicare Advantage Show less

Rapid City, South Dakota Area

•Increase awareness and utilization of South Dakota Medicaid dental benefits•Support Medicaid recipients experiencing barriers to accessing needed care and services•Address challenges faced by Medicaid recipients and providers through education and advocacy•Collect and analyze utilization data to identify additional educational opportunities•Conduct targeted outreach to South Dakota Medicaid recipients to educate about the importance of routine oral care and prevention

•Provide disease investigation, health promotion, disease prevention, and education to communities in South Dakota•Respond to emerging public health issues particularly within underserved, rural, and tribal communities•Collaborate with staff at South Dakota Department of Health to assist with data analysis, quality assurance, investigations, and health promotion projects for COVID-19 and blood lead surveillance•Research blood lead level data collection and conduct gap analysis to… Show more •Provide disease investigation, health promotion, disease prevention, and education to communities in South Dakota•Respond to emerging public health issues particularly within underserved, rural, and tribal communities•Collaborate with staff at South Dakota Department of Health to assist with data analysis, quality assurance, investigations, and health promotion projects for COVID-19 and blood lead surveillance•Research blood lead level data collection and conduct gap analysis to identify programming needs and draft recommendations•Develop an interdisciplinary experience (IPE) for university students to learn skills in collaboration across professions with an emphasis on the role of public health professionals Show less

Rapid City, South Dakota Area

•Effectively supervise team of 10+ case management staff (Long Term Services and Supports Specialists)•Oversee the delivery of in home services and coordination of resources for 1000+ seniors and adults with disabilities •Direct local adult protective services, providing short-term crisis intervention to stabilize and safeguard or to provide for the long-term safety of the at-risk adult•Recruit, interview, hire, and develop training plans for new employees•Determine workloads… Show more •Effectively supervise team of 10+ case management staff (Long Term Services and Supports Specialists)•Oversee the delivery of in home services and coordination of resources for 1000+ seniors and adults with disabilities •Direct local adult protective services, providing short-term crisis intervention to stabilize and safeguard or to provide for the long-term safety of the at-risk adult•Recruit, interview, hire, and develop training plans for new employees•Determine workloads, establish deadlines, and provide employees with timely and accurate work direction and expectations•Develop and maintain partnerships among staff, providers, consumers, community, and stakeholders•Incorporate person-centered practices into the office work culture Show less

Rapid City, South Dakota Area

•Mentor, train, and offer expert advice and daily guidance to Specialists •Interpret program requirements and guide team members through effective problem solving methods

Rapid City, South Dakota Area

•Assess and determine eligibility for in home services to reduce the risk of institutional placement•Advocate for residents in long term care facilities as an Ombudsman•Provide resource information for consumers and members of the community, delivering presentations and participating in community groups•Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation involving seniors and adults with disabilities

Olympia, Wa

•Connect volunteers and comfort therapists with hospice patients to provide respite, companionship, socialization, and comfort care•Update office filing system and documentation practices to meet Medicare requirements

Olympia, Wa

Tumwater, Wa

Olympia, Wa

Olympia, Wa

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Public Health

Activities and Societies: Community Action Response Epidemiology (CARE) team

Bachelor'S Degree, Family And Community Services

Psychology Minor