Long Term Care Case Manager
About The Position
Jefferson County Human Services has established a new division to coordinate case management, care planning, and make referrals to other resources for persons eligible for any of Colorado’s Medicaid Waivers under Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program). The new division was created to comply with Federal law that requires case management be provided by an agency that is separate from the agency that provides direct care. The intent is to simplify access for individuals and families and create consistency with services provided across the state. This redesign has created a unique opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills to guide new and seasoned employees in navigating this transition while ensuring the services and needs of our clients and the community are met. Jefferson County Human Services is seeking a part time Long Term Care Case Manager. Long Term Care Case Managers are responsible for providing the Long-Term Care (LTC) supervisors with professional assistance and support. Determining functional eligibility and length of stay for Medicaid Long Term Care Programs, determining appropriate service plan based on needs of individual clients, developing service plans, authorize, set up and maintain community-based services with Medicaid providers, and monitoring services and reassessment needs. Through early childhood education, adult and child protection, job training, food assistance, Medicaid, and other programs, Jefferson County Human Services has an additional five internal Divisions that work with hundreds of community partners to help people build better, safer lives. Human Services provides excellent, individualized service throughout the community with their talented, passionate professionals who empower people and communities to thrive. Jeffco offers a work environment that strives to promote the development, strategic vision and scope for work and inclusion practices to strengthen and advance shared departmental goals and alignment with the county strategic.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
Nice To Haves
- Passion for agency's mission and vision
- Excellent written and oral communicator
- Strong emotional intelligence and demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrating initiative, innovation, and resiliency
- Experience working with stakeholders across the political spectrum
Responsibilities
- Maintain ongoing cases
- Determine client eligibility
- Develop appropriate service plans and monitor case load activities to ensure clients are receiving quality care.
- Manage decisions and objectives for active individual cases.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- This position is a non-benefitted position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
