Community Services Spec III

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Community Services Specialist III (IPMS Coordinator)Reannouncement
Announcement Number 26-40 Job Code T3000
Employment Type Full-Time Job Location Region V Community Services
631 Beacon Parkway, Suite 211 Birmingham, AL 35209
Salary/Pay Rate Range 74 ($46,468.80 - $77,690.40 Annually). Additional Salary Information
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees.
Open Date 09/18/2026 Close Date 10/02/2026
Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a human services field. 24 months or more experience in a human services field. OR Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a human services field. 48 months or more experience working specifically with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. OR Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a human services field. 72 months or more experience in a human services field. Human services field includes the following disciplines: Social Work, Psychology, Criminal/Juvenile Justice, Special Education, Sociology, Speech Education, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Nursing, Physical or Occupational Therapy, and any related academic disciplines associated with the study of Human Behavior, Human Skill Development, or Basic Human Care Needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintains the Incident Management System.
• Coordinates Incident Prevention Management System (IPMS) for assigned region ensuring service
providers follow required procedures.
• Conducts IPMS training.
• Enters follow-up information in the electronic incident management system according to timelines
established by Medicaid Assurances so that accurate quarterly reports (performance measures) are generated.
• Serves as Chairperson for assigned Regional Incident Review Committees.
• Monitors and coordinates review of incident reports and investigations of reported incidents involving
waiver participants.
• Composes documents, reports, and correspondence related to incident management and provider
compliance.
• Provides training, technical assistance, and consultation to assigned Region service providers and
support coordination agencies.
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• Conducts investigations of serious incidents according to IPMS Guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Quality Assurance.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
• Knowledge of intellectual disabilities, including the clinical dynamics of persons with intellectual
disabilities.
• Knowledge of the inner workings, functions, and responsibilities of a regional community service system
and regional office.
• Knowledge of community service agencies regarding intellectual disabilities.
• Knowledge of state, local, and federal funding sources, and regulations.
• Ability to conduct investigations.
• Ability to provide training, technical assistance, and consultation to service providers and support
coordination agencies.
• Ability to organize, plan, and independently implement work, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with consumers, families, agencies, and the public.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including before and after the established work hours.
• Ability to serve on-call on a rotating schedule for nights, weekends, and holidays.
Necessary Special Requirements
• Must have a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in the State of Alabama and
have a good driving record.
Employee Benefits
• 13 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Paid parental leave.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of state service.
• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU's needed for maintaining professional license.
• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit
through the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
Method of Selection
• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and
education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
• All relevant information is subject to verification.
• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given
serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients.
Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be
considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official
transcript provided by the school, college, or university.
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