IM ELIGIBILITY CASE MANAGER
Company: Clear Creek County, Colorado
Location: Idaho Springs
Posted on: November 7, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of the Case Worker Supervisor or the
Health and Human Services Division Director, this position performs
eligibility work that requires a strong working knowledge and
understanding of eligibility program rules and policies and
operation of the current proscribed eligibility computer
program(s). Performs duties associated with initial intake and
ongoing eligibility determination for such programs as Food
Assistance, Medical Programs, and Financial Assistance Programs as
described in Colorado Staff Manuals, Volumes III, IVB, and VIII
through the Department of Human Services or Department of Health
Care Policy and Finance. Interprets rules and regulations of all
program areas. Facilitates and/or coordinates the processes and
procedures necessary to provide clients with assistance. Performs
calculations and accounting functions necessary to establish
eligibility and to determine the necessary steps to resolve client
situations. Provides referral to other community resources to
assist clients. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:
(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential
functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or
marginal duties that may be required. Clear Creek County reserves
the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of
this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by
all incumbents.)
Performs duties associated with initial intake and ongoing
eligibility determination for such programs as Food Assistance,
Medical Programs, and Financial Assistance Programs to include;
LEAP, Food Stamps, Old Age Pension, Aid to the Needy Disabled,
Medicaid and Medicare supplements. As described in Colorado Staff
Manuals, Volumes III, IVB, and VIII through the Department of Human
Services or Department of Health Care Policy and Finance.
Determines eligibility for Expedited Food Assistance.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Note: When using a combination of experience and education to
qualify, the education must have a strong emphasis in the human
behavioral science fields.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one (1) year full-time professional case management
and/or social casework
REQUIRED SKILLS:
NESESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical requirements described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to
sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to
handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is
required to: stand, walk, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Must be able to respond to the customers' needs and perform tasks
requiring extensive hand and eye coordination. Dexterity of hands
and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other
devices and/or objects. The employee must frequently lift and/or
move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Physical ability and mobility to drive a motor vehicle to and from
other work sites and meetings as required. Ability to occasionally
work extended shifts and attend training and meetings outside of
regularly scheduled hours. Persons in this position must be able to
work in stressful situations.
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Work is performed in an office environment. This role routinely
uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones,
photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax/scan machines. Ability to
tolerate and be productive in a quiet to moderate noise level in
the work place. In addition, employees in this position will have
frequent breaks in concentration caused by interruptions from staff
or public and by phone. Employee will have periodic exposure to
hazards in the field such as driving and inclement weather.
SUPERVISORY:
None
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list
of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Clear Creek County
provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled
persons.
Compensation details: 19.4-23.24
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Keywords: Clear Creek County, Colorado, Commerce City , IM ELIGIBILITY CASE MANAGER, Executive , Idaho Springs, Colorado
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