Long Term Care Case Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Jefferson County Human Services is seeking aLong-Term Care Case Manager responsible for the client-facing work of this division. Depending on the focus of their team, theLong-Term Care Case Manager will provide a variety of case management services to elderly and disabled adults along withchildren who are experiencing chronic and/or terminal illness. Case managers helpdetermine functional client eligibility for a variety of Medicaid service plans. They also determineappropriate service plans based on the needs of individual clients, negotiate rates with Medicaid providers and other services, and follow up with providers for care and treatment options. Case managersare responsible forassisting clients with denied application options.   

We are hiring Long Term Care Case managers for the following programs:   

IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) Program – The teams in this programare responsible for the long-term case management for clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families.   

Non-IDD Program – The teams in this programare responsible for the long-term case management for clients experiencing needs related to physical disability, chronic illnesses, and aging.   

SGF Intake Program- The teams in this program will be focused on theinitial enrollment, documentation of case management and monitoring activities, Most in Need assessment, and other issues related to entering clients in the State benefits program. Aspects of this program will also be focused on training and process improvement for the entire agency.   

About Human Services:   

Through early childhood education, adult and child protection, job training, foodassistance, Medicaid, and other programs, Jefferson County Human Services has anadditional 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 plan.    

SCHEDULE: 

Jefferson Countyoperates primarily on a 4 day, 10-hour work week, Monday-Thursday. The Human Services Department works either on a 4 day, 10-hour work week; or on a 5 day, 8-hour work week. This position is hybrid, with remote work and in-office work asdetermined by team and agency needs.  

COMPENSATION:  

Hiring Range:$58,135.56 -$59,005annually 

Compensation will bedetermined based on education,experience and skills. 

BENEFITS: 

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including astarting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules;hybrid work options; and more. For more information, clickhere for our Total Rewards summary.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

Long Term Care Case Managers have the following responsibilities:   

• Determine client eligibility by gathering collateral information from hospital, nursing home, long-term skilled homehealth and home-based services.   

• Complete a face-to-face assessment of clients.   

• Attend court appeal hearings to defend denied applications.  

• Prepare all legal documents for the appeal hearing.   

• Work with various Medicaid programs (e.g., Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), Elderly, Blind, and Disabled, Mentally Ill, Persons Living with AIDS, Brain Injury,Children’s HCBS, Total Long-Term Care, Program of All Inclusive Care of the Elderly, Home Care Allowance, and Nursing Home programs).   

• Maintain client care plans by reassessing as necessary for the most cost-efficient service plan.  

• Adhere to state cost containment regulations.   

• Ensure family members are fully informed of options available.   

• Makereferrals 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: 

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. 

• One (1) year of work-related experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred 

• Able to learn more than one complex computer system and is patient in the learning process.   

• Ability to problem-solve by using critical thinking and utilizing resources/researching to find solutions that are best for the family and the department.   

• 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   

• Passionate about agency's mission and vision    

Additional Job Information: 

• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.  

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions.  

Accommodations Statement:We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. Forassistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contactcareertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates. 

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We encourage all qualified applicants to apply! 

Pleasesubmit your online application by11:59PM on the postedclosing date. 

A resume and cover letter are welcome and encourage butdo not replace the information asked for in the application. Please complete all required sections of the application. 

You may remove or hide age-related information from your application materials, such as your age, date of birth, or school attendance and graduation dates. You will not be penalized for removing this information. 

We will review applications to make sure applicants meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job posting. If you are selected to move forward, the hiring team will contact you. 

You can check your application status by logging into yourcandidate portal.     

For moreinformation about the hiring process, visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs  

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 orCareerTalent@Jeffco.us 

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