Long Term Care Case Manager

Job Posting Closes at 11 : 59PM on :

12 / 21 / 25

Division :

Case Management Agency Division

Management Level :

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Benefit Eligibility :

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.

Description :

Jefferson County Human Services is seeking a Long-Term Care Case Manager responsible for the client-facing work of this division. Depending on the focus of their team the Long-Term Care Case Manager will provide a variety of case management services to elderly and disabled adults along with children who are experiencing chronic and / or terminal illness. Case managers help determine functional client eligibility for a variety of Medicaid service plans. They also determine appropriate 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 managers are responsible for assisting 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 program are responsible for the long-term case management for clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families.
• Non-IDD Program The teams in this program are 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 the initial 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 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 plan.

SCHEDULE :

Jefferson County operates 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 as determined by team and agency needs.

COMPENSATION :

Hiring Range : $ 56869 - $ 59005 USD Annually ( established by hiring manager )

Compensation will be determined 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 retirement matching wellness programs tuition reimbursement flexible schedules remote work options and more . For more information click Here 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 home health 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 Childrens 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.

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 :

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 :

Bachelors degree in a related field.

One (1) year of work-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred

Knowledge of laws relating to children and families

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

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.

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 agencys mission and vision

Additional Job Information :

Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are 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 drivers license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Drivers license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.

In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.

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

APPLICATION :

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately . All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11 : 59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now : Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application . Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected . To view the status of your application please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process please visit : Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at or

Education : Bachelors Degree

Experience :

Work Experience : Minimum one year

Certifications : Languages :

Category :

Health & Human Services

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Portfolio Management,Motivational Interviewing,HIPAA,Computer Skills,Intake Experience,Lean Six Sigma,Conflict Management,Case Management,Team Management,Program Development,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1