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Disability and Aging Waiver Case Manager Rawlins, Wyoming
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$40,560 Salary, Part-Time
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Position requires applicant to live or commute to Rawlins, Wyoming frequently, as well as surrounding communities. Must have reliable transportation, mileage is reimbursed for out of town travel related to job duties. Monthly gas stipend for in-town travel. Case Managers will monitor, coordinate, and evaluate participants' plans of care; advocate for participants with disabilities and the aging, and ensure participants' safety and well-being during services while complying with Medicaid and Wyoming Department of Health rules and regulations. Assist participants and their families with the application and eligibility process. Case Managers will adhere to Align Services values. Job Responsibilities As a case manager, you will serve as the primary contact for guardians, families, and providers of participants on your caseload Communicate and collaborate with parents, guardians, providers, and others in the participants' circle of support to ensure participants' wants and needs are being met Solve problems effectively and facilitate problem solving with the participants' team Monitor participants' progress toward goals; modify and implement new goals as needed Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of participants' services and activities according to state and Medicaid rules and regulations; submit reports within required timeframes Develop a plan of care for each assigned participant on the Developmental Disabilities and the Community Choice waiver, detailing the type of support needed in each area of their lives Monitor participants' services to ensure their plan of care is being followed by providers Lead team meetings to monitor services and address unmet needs or concerns Provide targeted case management services for participants on the Developmental Disabilities Waiver waitlist and assist them in navigating the application and eligibility process Monitor providers' documentation and billing information to ensure adherence to Medicaid rules and regulations Manage Individual Budgeted Amounts (IBAs) of participants for support services, in amounts upwards of $200,000 per year Research and connect participants with community resources (i.e. various therapies, Food Stamps, Cheyenne Housing Assistance, Employment Support, etc) Monitor participants' overall health and medical care, ensuring follow up is completed as needed Required Skills Effective and professional communication skills - written and verbal Knowledge of basic computer software (MS office, Adobe, etc.) and standard office equipment (printer, scanner, copier) Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation Basic and some algebraic math skills required Detail-oriented Must be able to follow instructions, take initiative, be able to organize and prioritize tasks Effective time management Critical thinking skills and the ability to problem solve effectively Other Requirements Maintain CPR/First Aid certification Complete and pass a background check Certification as a case manager through the Wyoming Department of Health Obtain 8 hours (min) of continuing education each year Maintain up to date driver's license and vehicle insurance Attend all Align Services and Department of Health trainings within required time frames Education Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one (1) of the following related human service fields: Counseling Education Gerontology Human Services Nursing Psychology Rehabilitation Social Work Sociology A related degree as approved by the Wyoming Department of Health OR Bachelor's degree in one of the above-mentioned fields AND one (1) year of work experience as a case manager or in a related human services field OR Associate's degree in one of the above-mentioned fields AND four (4) years of work experience as a case manager or in a related human services field