Long Term Care Case Manager (Part-Time )

Benefit Eligibility:

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.      

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 development, strategic vision and scope for work and inclusion practices to strengthen and advance shared departmental goals and alignment with the county strategic   

SCHEDULE: 

The County primarily operates on a four-day workweek (Monday–Thursday), while Human Services offers a mix of four- and five-day schedules (Monday–Friday). This part-time position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with in-office and remote work based on team and agency needs. Specific work hours and schedules will be discussed and determined in collaboration with the supervisor. 

COMPENSATION:  

Hiring Range: $29.00 - $29.26 USD Hourly 

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills. 

BENEFITS:  

This is a temporary, non-benefit position. Employees are able to earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

A part time Long Term Care Case Manager may have the following 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.   

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.  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Prior experience working with Case Management Agency for Jefferson County  

• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to pivot quickly between multiple responsibilities 

• 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    

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:  

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 careertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.  

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.  

• 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 contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references. 

• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday. 

• 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. 

APPLICATION: 

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We encourage all qualified applicants to apply!  

Please submit your online application by 11:59PM on the posted closing date.  

A resume and cover letter are welcome and encourage but do 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 your candidate portal.      

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

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