HCBS Elderly and Waiver Social Worker or Case Manager

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Wadena County Human Services - Wadena, MN 56482
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $31.83 - $43.39 Hourly
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on September 15th, 2026.

Under direction, performs work in providing social work services on cases involving complex social problems and social treatment plans; performs responsible and difficult casework, directs service programs, or provides work direction to paraprofessional staff; and performs related work as assigned.

Responsible for case management/ care coordination of person receiving Alternative Care, Elderly Wavier, Nursing Home and/ or MSHO/ MSC Services

• Makes face to face visits to each client receiving alternative care, elderly waiver and/or MSHO/MSC+ services at least every six months or as health plan requires.
• Maintains files on each client receiving alternative care, elderly waiver, community well and nursing home care coordination/case management. The file in documents will be maintained in Appxtender, documentation will be maintained in SSIS.
• Completes an annual assessment, support plan, and enter a service agreement for individuals receiving waivered services. Completes an annual HRA and support plan for individuals receiving community well care coordination. Completes a nursing home annual assessment for individuals receiving nursing home care coordination.
• Develops community support plans according to the DHS Person Centered Protocol.
• Carries out case management per DHS and health plan requirement for clients enrolled in a health plan.
• Responsible to be knowledgeable, stay current, and abide by the requirements set forth in the alternative care/waiver program.
• Responsible to do early intervention and relocation service coordination activities.
• Responds to individuals and family members requesting assistance and assessing their need for community-based home care and helping them to access services which will help the individual to avoid institutionalization.
• Provides assistance to patients and nursing home staff who are planning nursing home discharge. Identify patients’ potential needs upon re-entry into the community and assist them in accessing appropriate services.
• Provides information and education to the general public regarding availability of services authorized under Home and Community Based Services.
• Collaborates with the Care Coordination Team.
• Provides support to the other Care Coordinators in navigating the healthcare and waiver programs.
• Obtain guidance and direction from the Care Coordination team members when guidance is needed to implement the healthcare and waiver programs according to DHS statute and health program guidelines.

• Facilitates early treatment and rehabilitation and education for various targeted populations and the general public.
• Provides information and referral to persons contacting our agency.

• Contacts client assesses need for MN Choices assessment for any initial assessments assigned.
• Completes MN Choices assessments within required timeline.
• Provides certified assessors with the information to completed reassessment 60 days prior to the end of the SA agreement and according to the unit protocol.
• After initial MN Choices assessment complete CSP/CSSP within required paperwork related to the assessment.

• Attend training/workshops outside agency as applicable/available.
• Complete DHS web-based training when appropriate.
• Participate in annual individual evaluations.
• Answers co-worker questions: consults with co-workers when needed.
• Reads routed material in a timely manner.
• Researches manual materials; on-line materials.
• Seeks help from DHS and as needed.
• Attends…