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Case Manager - CO Medicaid Waivers - Community-based Long-Term Care- Non-Exempt Hourly
Job Description - Full-time Professional duties with option to work from home or office; includes client visits in the field.

Adult Care Management, Inc. (ACMI), a long-standing Colorado-based nonprofit case management organization serving the counties of Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin, and Clear Creek, has opening positions on our case management team for full-time Case Managers.

For over thirty (30) years ACMI has been contracted with the state of Colorado to provide case management to children and adults receiving services from CO Long Term Care Medicaid waivers in our area.

ACMI Case Managers visit with clients in a variety of settings (e.g. community, hospitals, and nursing facilities) with a variety of people (e.g., persons with physical disabilities, brain injuries, major mental illness, and the frail elderly) for a variety of programs and community services. In addition to other work tasks and responsibilities (see below), the state of CO requires all case managers to complete in person visits for new and existing members.

You can learn about ACMI & Long Term Care Supports and Service programs by going to www.acmico.org. Alternatively, you can go directly to the CO sate state that manages and oversees the programs ACMI provides case management for: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/hcpf/long-term-services-and-supports-programs

A Few Things About ACMI

ACMI’s office is located in Lafayette, CO.

ACMI staff take a person-centered approach to working with the individuals we serve. We pride ourselves on providing case management that complies with state standards and rules while being personable and relationship oriented.

The culture at ACMI is friendly, relaxed, lighthearted, and easy going while simultaneously professional and committed to the work.

The ACMI management team is human centered, and as such we continuously strive to create and maintain a personal, supportive, and open atmosphere. ACMI operates under the belief that supporting staff enhances their lives, our lives, and the case management services provided to our members.

ACMI has thirty (30) employees in total and a Board of Directors.

ACMI is a standalone organization, which means we are not under a larger umbrella organization, and we are not a county or other government agency.

Essential Tasks of the Case Manager Position

• Intake Case Managers complete level of care assessments and service plans for consumers newly applying for Medicaid waivers, LTC Nursing Facilities, and state plan programs.
• All Case Managers make Medicaid program eligibility determinations with a state prescribed assessment tool.
• Ongoing Case Managers develop and document service plans based on the service needs of the consumer, identified by the assessment.
• All Case Managers adopt and practice person-centered thinking and assessment practices to ensure an overall personal and individualized approach to working with individuals.
• Ongoing Case Managers authorize services in accordance with Medicaid program rules and ACMI procedures.
• All Case Managers educate potential and current clients about community resources as well as Medicaid services.
• Other general case management duties include: providing thorough and timely documentation of all work activities, providing thorough and timely processing of application paperwork and requisite forms, faxing, filing, and clerical duties as needed, commuting to various client settings in the community. communicating clearly and effectively both in-person and on telephone, lifting and carrying up to 50-lbs of client-related files, using intuition, experience, and theory to analyze complex situations and needs, being self-reflective and responding to difficult situations with logic and thoughtfulness, writing clearly and effectively, and preparing written and verbal summaries of complex client needs.

Requisite Cognitive Abilities

1. Ability to track multiple deadlines and tasks efficiently; 2. Ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently and effectively; 3. Ability to gather and analyze both detailed and contextual data; 4. Ability to use intuition, experience and theory to analyze complex situations and needs; 5. Ability to translate system rules, agency policies and work processes to clients and peers as needed; 6. Above average organizational skills; 7. Ability to understand and follow agency procedures and policies for implementation of program rules and requirements.

Requisite Relational Abilities

1. Ability to respect and be sensitive to complex disability needs and personalities; 2. Ability to be self-reflective and respond to difficult situations with logic and thoughtfulness; 3. Ability to listen carefully; 4. Ability to discern the questions that need to be asked; 5. Ability to contribute to team dynamics; 6. Ability to coach others and address conflicts directly with a focus on solutions. 7. Ability to represent the agency to the public, providers and contractors.

Requisite Technical Abilities

1. Writes clearly and effectively; 2. Uses Microsoft Office products effectively and efficiently; 3. Ability to run effective internet searches for resources; 4. Ability to use and understand databases; 5. Ability to prepare written and verbal summaries of complex situations, including interpersonal conflicts and competing system demands.

Case Manager Functions and Job Responsibilities - More Detail

For a more detailed description of responsibilities associated with each position, go to www.acmico.org and click on the link: CO SEP Rules

Mandatory Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelors degree strongly preferred, a behavioral science degree preferred (e.g., human services, psychology, social work, nursing), but other degrees considered with relevant experience. Some higher education such as an Associate's degree along with relevant life experience or previous employment in human services work may substitute for Bachelor degree.

Case Management experience preferred, but not required.

Valid Driver's License.

Reliable transportation for commuting to member homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, and the office, when needed.

Passing both a general background check and a CO Adult Protection Services registry check are required.

Benefit Summary

ACMI has an excellent benefit package that includes but is not limited to: monthly benenift supplement for Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, several health insurance options, 401K match per company policies, generous paid vacation (10 hours per month) and personal time (10 hours per month), life insurance at 1x salary, flexible schedules (full and part time work from home options, a 4x10 option), a pleasant work atmosphere, mileage and cell phone reimbursement, and a wellness benefit.

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of this position. It does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks and duties. Other duties, as assigned, may be added to this position as needed and responsibilities, tasks and duties may be removed temporarily or permanently as needed. This is a hourly, non-exempt position and it is expected that all duties can be completed in a 40-hour work week. Overtime may not be worked without prior authorization and justification of work demands outside of published agency workflow-related time to task norms.

Salary Range $39,500* to $55,000** - non-exempt hourly

*No Bachelor's degree or degree with no relevant experience.

Adult Care Management, Inc (ACMI) provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,680.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: In person