Case Manager Supervisor- Children's

A&I Avenues • Lafayette, CO, FL

16h • $26 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides direct supervision to Case Managers and Business Support. Supports the Ongoing Case Management Program Manager or the Intake Case Management Program Manager in managing department operations, service quality, fiscal responsibility, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Performs all Case Manager duties.

Requirements

• Solid skills in working with people with disabilities.
• Solid knowledge of the long-term service and support system in Colorado. This includes knowledge of the federal and state rules and regulations governing Case Management.
• Independent judgment and discretion in monitoring, advising, and advocating for clients and their families.
• Person-centered, creative problem solving and strengths-based solution-finding.
• Ability to manage workload independently and prioritize tasks/goals to meet timelines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Effective and professional written and verbal communication skills with clients and groups at all professional levels.
• Strong planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently with various technology including word processing software, e-mail, databases, and general internet skills.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Ability to coach others & address conflicts directly with a focus on solutions.
• Effective and creative negotiator and problem solver. This includes an ability to provide crisis intervention as well as mediate disputes.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet A&I Avenues driving requirements.
• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in human services related field is highly preferred.
• Five years’ work/volunteer experience in long-term care and/or disabilities programs and services with at least one year of case management experience.
• Some combination of relevant education and experience appropriate to the requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Case Managers and Business Support staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, and performance management.
• Supervises and provides coaching to case management staff, including being available for questions and problem solving, providing constructive feedback, facilitating team building with a focus on quality improvement strategies.
• Determines caseload assignments and provides caseload oversight, including caseload consultation.
• Provides back up case management in cases of staffing shortages due to leaves, departures or unexpected increase in case management workload beyond the case manager's capacity.
• Provides support to difficult client issues that cannot be resolved by the case management staff.
• Supports the Case Management Program Manager/s in managing daily operations of the Case Management Department.
• Provides ongoing monitoring and supervision through interaction and record review.
• Conducts service plan review, supervisory PAR approvals, notice of action reviews, coordination and completion of QIS, TCM Audits, and performs supervisory function in state systems.
• Ensures accurate and timely data entry, including TCM support documentation and other related case documentation.
• Remains knowledgeable on waiver requirements and trains staff as needed. Assists with Case Management meetings.
• Approves respite unit increase documentation for individuals receiving SLS/CES services.
• May review incident reports and complaints and resolve all complaints effectively.
• May refer cases to HRC and/or to Investigative Lead, as needed. Ensures Critical Incident referral.
• Interfaces with Program Approved Service Agencies (PASAs), county and state personnel, local advocacy agencies, adult protection, law enforcement, and other community agencies as necessary.
• Provides on-call, emergency support on a rotation with other departmental leads and supervisors.
• Supports the Case Management Program Manager/s in ensuring service quality.
• Identifies significant issues affecting clients and families.
• Advises the Case Management Program Manager/s on current and anticipated matters that may affect Case Management.
• Ensures compliance in accordance with all Federal, State and local rules and regulations as well as all A&I Avenues policies and procedures.
• Works with the Case Management Program Manager/s to develop and operate within the approved budget each fiscal year.
• Advocates for the development of services/supports needed, but not available, for people with developmental disabilities and/or their families.
• If position occupant has M.S.W., may supervise or assist in supervision of social work interns placed at A&I Avenues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This is an hourly, non-exempt position and it is expected that all duties can be completed in a 40-hour work week. Overtime may not be worked without prior authorization and justification of work demands outside of published agency workflow-related time to task norms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree