AAA Care Case Manager
Location: Greeley Colorado
Description: Weld County Government is at present recruited AAA Care Case Manager right now, this position will be placed in Colorado. For complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Performs initial screening and functional assessment of referred clients to the Options for Long Term Care programs. Develops care plan for eligible clients and determines appropriate O! LTC program for services. Provides ongoing case management services to residents of Weld County in order to meet their long term care needs in the least restrictive and least costly setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. (any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)
Understand and manage all the components of the Home and Community Based Services Waiver Programs, the Nursing Facility placement process and State only long term care programs administered by the Single Entry Point/Options f! or Long Term Care (SEP/OLTC). Understand and manage the compon! ents of the Private Case Management functions of the SEP.
Complete initial screening of referred clients to determine potential eligibility for long term care programs and/or referral to appropriate community services. Develop and implement a written plan of care which identifies specific services to meet each client's care needs as well as individual goals for those services. Authorize all long term home health services as well as non-skilled waiver program services ensuring appropriateness and necessity of services according to program regulations while conforming to State cost containment guidelines.
Complete comprehensive functional assessments according to program regulations and mandatory time frames to determine eligibility for Medicaid long term care programs. Accurately establish and maintain client files in accordance to SEP contract and program regulations including maintaining all standards related to the Benefits Utilization System (BUS).
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Apply case management principles to manage a diverse caseload of eligible clients. Maintain ongoing contact with clients and service providers as required by regulations to provide support and ensure services are implemented as planned and remain appropriate and necessary. Adjust services as necessary to continue to meet client needs.
Provide support and advocate for clients, families and providers during conflict situations and assist with problem solving to identify the best solutions to meet clients' long term care needs including potential, future needs that may arise. Participate in the appeal hearing process for denials of eligibility or services.
Qualifications:
Education:
Successful completion of a Bachelors Degree in a Human Services or related field, such as Gerontology, Psychology, Rehabilitation, or Sociology.
Experience:
One year full-time work experience in a human services environment that inclu! des finding or delivering services. Experience related to the young dis! abled and aging populations is desirable.
Successful completion of an approved internship in human services may substitute for the work experience on a month by month or year by year basis.
Must possess ability to keyboard at 35 words per minute.
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and adequate Liability Insurance. Must provide own transportation and be willing to travel throughout Weld County.
Must pass Human Services Background Checks.
Other Necessary Requirements:
Ability to enter data into several different computer programs. Ability to learn and apply new computer skills on a regular basis. Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Windows and Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and department policies and procedures. Ability to write correspondence.
Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group situations to c! ustomers, clients and other employees of the organization.
Ability to apply math concepts and calculations in the work environment.
Ability to apply common sense to problem solve in a work environment.
Ability to adapt to fast paced, high volume and ever changing work environment and be able to handle high stress situations.
Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences related to SEP programs administered and clients served.
Ability to stay informed of and comply with latest rules, regulations, and legislative issues that may impact the Long Term Care System and attend all appropriate local and state meeting, committees, workshop and conferences.
Possess a working knowledge of community resources and assistance programs, and participate in community committees and/or task forces as needed and assigned.
Follow Human Services policies and procedures, the Weld County Code of Conduct and adhere to strict confidential! ity guidelines and appropriate release of information outlined in both.! Adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and appropriate release of information.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to sit for extended periods of time and is occasionally required to stand and walk. Occasionally the employee may be required to lift and/or move heavy files or objects up to 25 pounds. The employee frequently is required to use their hands and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus such as that used when using a computer or reading.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Weld County Government.
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This position starts available on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 21:39:28 GMT