Housing Modification Specialist

Housing Modification Specialist

Virtual : This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm EST

The Housing Modification Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing the health plans home modification strategy and program. This includes the approach to assisting individuals in the HCBS Waiver in receiving modifications to their home to allow them to have greater access to their home environment (i.e. wheelchair accessible ramp, accessible shower, widening of doorways, etc.).

How you will make an impact :

• Collaborate with home modification providers and internal health plan stakeholders to ensure an efficient process for members accessing home modifications.

• Partner with MyCare lead trainers to develop and implement training specific to home modifications in Ohio.

• Support Care Coordinators and Support Coordinators in identifying home modification needs and ensuring an efficient process.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a minimum of 3 years experience in developing housing and/or housing policy at a local, state or federal level for special populations such as the elderly, people with disability and/or people with mental health challenges to secure accessible, affordable housing through Federal and local programs; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities & Experiences:

• Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) preferred or commitment to obtain certification within one year of employment.

• Strong preference for case management experience with older adults or individuals with disabilities.

• BA/BS in Health/Nursing preferred.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.