Case Manager jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Description

The IC: Building a world where everyone is Known, Valued, and Included.

Why YOU are a good fit:

Do you have a creative and outgoing personality, great communication skills and the ability to act as a bridge between others and the Veterans we serve to support access to the resources they need? Well then, this role may be for you! Looking for Individuals with great organizational skills, flexible, have a desire to travel to surrounding counties for services, provide training and have case management experience are invited to apply!

What makes us one of the Gazette’s “Best Places to Work” every year:

Want to make a meaningful difference in our community while enjoying a healthy work-life balance? The IC offers a fun, casual and supportive work environment, competitive pay, and great benefits including:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick and frontloaded PTO
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional medical, dental, vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Requirements

Specifically:

• Assist Veterans with obtaining access to services and supports to help them live independently in the community, increase their self-advocacy skills, and improve their quality of life.
• The capacity to empower individuals to advocate for themselves to maximize independence. This includes supporting veterans and providing guidance with financial management for their individual care and budgeting/spending needs.
• Facilitate development, implementation, and documentation of Veteran-directed support and spending plans. Monitor billing to ensure Veterans are within budget.
• Work in partnership with Financial Management Services (FMS) to assist Veterans in completing employer and employee paperwork and submitting timesheets.
• Ability to commute up to 70% or more as needed within the Colorado Springs area and surrounding counties to meet with individual veterans to present information and training.
• Monitor services and problem-solve for a caseload of Veterans. Conduct functional assessments on activities of daily living for long-term services and supports; review available documentation; and apply criteria and regulations specific to requests for services.
• Collaborate with military entities, community partners, and external vendors to best serve Veterans. Promote The IC through positive representation and communication. Attend weekly case review meetings and required staff meetings.
• Extensive field and administrative work. Office environment requiring ongoing computer use and extended amount of time sitting or standing.
• Implement non-compliance policy and risk mitigation plans as needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and works within the confines of HIPPA regulations.
• Internet access to work remotely if protocols are issued for remote work.
• BS Degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least one year of experience in a case management environment.
• Proficient with computers, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom.

We are accessible, inclusive, and awesome – here’s why:

The Independence Center is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate any employee engaging in unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any employee or applicant because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, pregnancy status, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, spousal or civil union status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The IC will not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.