Case Management Agency - Case Manager I

Colorado Psychiatric; Greeley (CO); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Weld County Department of Human Services is seeking Case Managers for the Case Management Agency team in Greeley. You will learn to complete screenings, functional assessments, and Person-Centered Support Plans to identify suitable LTSS programs for members and families.

Training supports growth toward independent case management, with a hybrid schedule available after initial training and criteria met. Primary duties include home visits and work in community settings to ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of LTSS experience.
• Relevant LTSS experience in long-term care services and supports, including working with persons with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities, mental illness, or other vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Learn to complete and document screenings, functional assessments, and Person-Centered Support Plans to determine appropriate LTSS programs.
• Provide ongoing, person-centered case management services for members and families.
• Work may include driving to home visits and working in community settings; hybrid schedule available after training.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 5 years LTSS experience

Job description

The Weld County Department of Human Services is recruiting for Case Managers for the Case Management Agency team. Come join our team!

Gain knowledge of case management programs and systems through formal training and daily on-the-job support while working toward independent case management. Responsible for learning how to accurately complete and document screenings, functional assessments, Person-Centered Support Plans and determining the appropriate programs for service. Works toward independently providing ongoing, person-centered, case management services for members and families receiving Long-Term Services and Supports though waiver and/or state general fund programs with the Weld County Case Management Agency (CMA).

**This position is typically filled at the Caseworker I level as a developmental role; however, candidates who already possess the required knowledge, training, and experience may be considered for appointment at the Caseworker II level.

Primary office location will be in the Greeley office. Work may involve time away from a standard office environment, which may consist of driving to and from home visits. Work may occur in various community settings that are potentially hazardous and may require additional precautions, such as personal protective equipment and/or requesting assistance from emergency medical personnel or law enforcement. Reliable, predictable attendance within department business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours and on-call work situations may occur, on occasion, to provide support to members and families that need services outside of normal business hours. This position has the opportunity for a hybrid schedule, for employees who have completed initial training and meet criteria outlined in division policy.

Mission Statement: Engaging and partnering with the community to improve safety, health and well-being of individuals and families through the delivery of responsive and collaborative services.

Vision Statement: The people of Weld County are connected to the resources needed to thrive in the community and feel safe and empowered.

Values: Accountability – Integrity – Service – Communication - Innovation

Weld County Department of Human Services’ greatest asset is our staff.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of experience in the field of Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), which includes Developmental Disabilities or
A combination of education and relevant experience appropriate to the requirements of the position. Relevant experience is defined as: (a) Experience in one of the following areas: long-term care services and supports, gerontology, physical rehabilitation, disability services, children with special health care needs, behavioral science, special education, public health or non-profit administration, or health/medical services, including working directly with persons with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities, mental illness, or other vulnerable populations as appropriate to the position being filled; AND (b) Completed coursework and/or experience related to the type of administrative duties performed by case managers may qualify for up to two (2) years of required relevant experience.