Long Term Care Case Manager Lead

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

05/28/25

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 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 Long Term Care Case Manager Leads responsible for the leading teams handling client-facing work of this division. Long Term Care Case Manager Leads are responsible for providing the Long-Term Care (LTC) supervisors with professional assistance and support. Leads mentor LTC case managers and provide needed trainings. Leads also continue client-facing work such as 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. Leads also advise case managers on appeal hearing process and participate in hearings as needed. 

We are hiring Long Term Care Case Manger Leads 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

SCHEDULE:

The county operates primarily on a 4 day/10-hour work week. (Monday-Thursday); Human Services works a mix of 4 day/10-hour or 5 days a week (Monday-Friday). This position is hybrid, with remote work and in-office work as determined by team and agency needs.    

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $64,000.00 - $74,000.00 USD Annual

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.