Case Manager - Home Health

Company: The Independence Center
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

The Independence Center (The IC) is a Colorado Springs, CO nonprofit organization that provides traditional and self-directed home health care, independent living, and advocacy services for people with disabilities. The IC's mission is to work with people with disabilities, their families, and the community to create independence so all may thrive. The IC is simply a wonderful place to work! Our five Core Values drive our culture: Inclusiveness, Flexibility, Person First, Accountability, and Integrity. These core values guide how we interact with each other and conduct ourselves on the job.
What We Provide The IC offers a supportive work environment, competitive pay, and great benefits including:

• $1,000 Sign-on Bonus (half given at 90 days, and half given at 180 days)
• Flexible schedule!
• Robust Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Employer-paid Life, D&D, and Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid sick and frontloaded vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement Position summary: The Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) Specialist is a case manager position responsible for maintaining and supporting Personal Care Provider (PCP) and In-Home Support Services (IHSS) programs for The IC Home Health department. This position oversees quality control of the programs, maintains current program clients, and assists with program growth. This is a full-time position with a 40-hour-per-week flexible schedule. A typical day for this position includes performing 30, 60, 90, 180, and yearly evaluations at the client's home, working with the Single-Entry Point Agency (SEP), and working with new clients and caregivers to initiate care. Minimum Qualifications
  • The ideal candidate enjoys meeting and building relationships with new people, has an eye for detail, and cares about maintaining integrity while providing quality care to clients.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • One year of experience as a CNA or caregiver.
  • Two years of experience in the home healthcare or medical industry.
  • Current driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • State requirements mandate all Home Health agencies ensure caregivers are vaccinated against COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions are considered).
  • Desire to work with people with disabilities.
  • Proficient with computers, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom.
  • Demonstrates The Independence Center's core values of Inclusiveness, Flexibility, Person First, Accountability, and Integrity as well as its essential team virtues of Humble, Hungry, and Smart. Preferred Qualifications
    • Two or more years' experience as a CNA.
    • Current or prior Colorado CNA license.
    • Associates or BA degree.
    • Knowledge of the HCBS Medicaid waiver programs.
    • Current CPR Certification. Equal Employment Opportunity The Independence Center is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. PI174658910

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