Long Term Care Case Manager

Jefferson County•Golden, CO

3d•Hybrid

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

Passionate about 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.