Job Title
Disability Program Specialist II/SCL
Requisition Number
RE55218
Working Title
Quality Administrator / Certification Reviewer
Department Name
40526:Interdisciplinary Human Develo
Work Location
Ashland, KY
Salary Range
$48,214-79,560/year
Position Time Status
Full-Time
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Required Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
While there are physical, psychosocial and cognitive requirements of the position, the job duties can be accommodated for essential functions being completed in a variety of ways.
Shift
Typical 08:00am – 5:00pm, some overnight travel, and occasional early evenings
Job Summary
The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky is Kentucky’s Center on Disability.
HDI is seeking to fill a Disability Program Specialist II/SCL position. This position is funded through a contract within Kentucky DBHDID Division Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DDID) and will work with the Supports Community Living (SCL) waiver program.
For further information regarding the SCL waiver program, please visit: https://dbhdid.ky.gov/ddid/scl.
This Disability Program Specialist II/SCL position will serve as a Quality Administrator / Certification Reviewer. Primary responsibilities include:
- Conducting provider certification reviews, monitoring Corrective Action Plan (CAP) implementation, and submitting required documentation within established timeframes.
- Providing technical assistance to agencies to address regulatory non-compliance, quality of service concerns, and crisis situations, while responding promptly to inquiries and complaints.
- Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all certification and technical assistance documentation, maintaining an up-to-date calendar, and submitting travel records in a timely manner.
- Completing special projects, assignments, and mandatory training while actively pursuing professional development opportunities.
This is a remote position based from a home office and is open to candidates residing anywhere within the state of Kentucky. Statewide travel is required.
The ideal candidate will possess strong working knowledge of Supports for Community Living (SCL) and Michelle P. Waiver (MPW) programs, alongside experience in disability services. Candidates should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong writing abilities, and basic computer proficiency. The ability to work independently without direct daily supervision, perform quality assurance tasks, and travel statewide as needed is required.
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This position is contingent upon the successful allocation and receipt of funds from federal and/or state agencies.
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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Drivers license
Deadline to Apply
08/14/2026
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