Case Specialist II - INTERNAL CASE MANAGER APPLICANTS ONLY

A&I Avenues•Lafayette, CO, FL

6d•$54,000 - $57,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Case Specialist provides enhanced case management to a small caseload of Boulder County residents enrolled in an HCBS Waiver who are diagnosed with IDD, a Brain Injury or Autism, who have ongoing, intense needs. Case Specialist supports individuals in a thorough, robust way which prevents crisis, emergency or urgent situations from occurring.

Requirements

One-year experience as a Case Manager required.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet Imagine! driving requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services highly preferred.
Bilingual preferred
Experience with public benefit systems highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains increased knowledge about the HCBS waivers and offerings.
Attends regular case management team meetings to stay engaged with current rules/regulations and policies/procedures regarding case management.
Stays up to date on community resources and shares responsibility in updating the Resource Library.
Provides ongoing case management services for a small caseload of either adults or children living in Boulder County who have ongoing, intense needs.
Participates in IDT, Completion of timely, accurate, professional case notes within established deadlines, completes service plan revisions, IP meetings and assessments as needed.
Ensures all required documentation for ongoing funding and benefits is in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Imagine! rules and regulations.
Provides troubleshooting for issues when generating service plans in the designated state system and subsequent correspondence with the state to resolve such matters.
Collaborates with local advocacy agencies, public assistance programs, service providers and when necessary, child/adult protection services, and law enforcement.
Establishes and maintains expertise in various types of Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, SSDI, Trusts, TANF, subsidized programs, housing and other public benefits.
Establishes and maintains relationships with the Boulder County Department of Human Services (DHS). Works closely with DHS to prevent or remedy service eligibility breaks due to Medicaid recertification requirements.
Establishes and maintains relationships with local SSA offices. Navigates individuals’ challenges with SSDI/SSA and assists in solution development and implementation.
Communicates with and helps individuals navigate the public benefits and resources for which they are eligible including Housing Choice Vouchers.
Provides caseload coverage in times of high turnover.
Regularly attends Application Workshops
This position requires regular use of a personal mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet.
This position requires regular use of a personal vehicle with liability insurance that meets Imagine! standards.
Other duties as assigned