Children's Case Manager (IDD & Non-IDD)

About the role

Jefferson County Human Services is seeking Long Term Care Case Managers responsible for the client-facing work of this division. Depending on the focus of their team, Long Term Care Case Managers provide a variety of comprehensive case management which involves providing individualized support and coordination of services for clients, often with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Determine client eligibility by gathering collateral information from hospital, nursing home, long-term skilled home health and home-based services.
• Complete a face-to-face assessment of clients at their home and in other community settings.
• Attend court appeal hearings to defend denied applications.
• Prepare all legal documents for the appeal hearing.
• Work with Children’s Extensive Waiver, Children’s Residential Habilitative Program Waiver, and Children with Complex Health Needs, Children with Life Limiting Illness, and Community First Choice.
• Maintain client care plans by reassessing as necessary for most cost-efficient service plan.
• Adhere to state cost containment regulations.
• Ensure family members are fully informed of options available.
• Make referrals as necessary.
• Consult with state agents.
• Negotiate rates and plans with Medicaid providers and other providers.
• Complete billing paperwork.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• One (1) year of work-related experience in comprehensive case management
• Knowledge of laws relating to children and families
• Excellent individual, group and family counseling and crisis management skills
• Able to learn more than one complex computer system and is patient in the learning process
• High level organizational and time management skills and thrives with strict deadlines
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt communication based on level of program knowledge of the audience
• Warm, empathetic, respectable personality
• A true passion and excitement for making an impact

Benefits

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Compensation Target Hiring Range: $56,869 - $60,825.45 USD Annually

Schedule

The county operates primarily on a 4 day/10-hour work week. (Monday-Thursday); Human Services works a mix of 4 day/10-hour or 5 days a week (Monday-Friday). This position is hybrid, with remote work and in-office work as determined by team and agency needs.

Additional Information

Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position. Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references. A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Driver’s license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.