The Funding Navigator supports individuals with disabilities in accessing Medicaid and state funding for services by applying person-centered planning and the Science of Hope framework. This position assists clients engaged with programs such as Integrated Health Home (IHH), Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), or other service coordination systems and those who need services funded by Health and Human Services (HHS) due to Medicaid ineligibility, waitlist status, or other barriers.

MAIN ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assists clients in obtaining funding for services identified through the person-centered planning process
• Coordinates with service coordinators to identify and secure appropriate Health and Human Services or Disability Access Point funding
• Determines and maintains eligibility documentation for Long and Short Term Services and Supports
• Monitors ongoing funding needs and service authorizations
• Facilities access to other state, federal, or local resources and benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in human services or related field required
• 1 – 3 years of recent experience working with individuals required

HOURLY WAGE:

• New Hire: $24.74/$25.73
• 90 days: $27.13 
• 1 year: $28.49  
• 2 years: $30.02 
• 3 years: $31.66

*Wage effective 7/1/25

SHIFT:                        

• Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County? 

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget) 
• Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance 
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS) 
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees 
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 100% County paid basic life insurance 
• 12 paid holidays per year 
• Training & professional development opportunities