Waiver Case Manager

Summary

Waiver Case Manager provides comprehensive case management services for individuals that are aging and/or diagnosed with a disability. Typical caseload includes individuals with complex medical diagnoses, mental health diagnoses, developmental disabilities, and those who are aging. This position requires meeting Disability Service program requirements as outlined by Ramsey County Human Services, Hennepin County Human Services, and Jewish Family and Children's Service.

JFCS is a multi‑faceted human services agency with the mission to provide essential services to people of all ages and backgrounds to sustain healthy relationships, ease suffering and offer support in times of need. JFCS is a place where you can put your values to work every day.

• Make a positive difference in the lives of others
• Feel energized to give your best effort and enjoy a healthy work/life balance
• Learn, grow, and accomplish new things

JFCS serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions and highly values inclusion and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• Approximate Annual Salary $50,700‑54,600
• Competitive benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k) with match, life and long‑term disability insurance, and access to other benefits including vision and dental
• Work‑life balance including 37.5 hour work week, 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick time, paid parental leave, holidays, flexible schedule, and the option to work up to 60% time from home
• Social work licensing supervision and license renewal fees

• Case management for assigned clients on CADI, DD, CAC, BI, EW waivers, Alternative Care (AC) program, or with Rule‑185 or VADDTCM eligibility.
• Model and foster behavior that establishes a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Interpret and review assessment results and information from MNChoices assessment.
• Using person‑centered approach, create unique care plan based on assessed needs. Identify services and support needed as well as goals and dreams of individuals. Update care plan as needed.
• Coordinate and manage service and support as outlined in the care plan.
• Make referrals to other agencies (formal and informal) as appropriate.
• Monitor waiver budget and service agreements to ensure payment of contract providers.
• Assist with transitions including hospitalizations, rehabilitation, and nursing home placements.
• Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed and signed as required.
• Complete chart audit corrections to ensure compliance with county and DHS requirements.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation, maintain complete and professional case records.
• Attend county disability service training and meetings as required.
• Participate in team meetings and case consultation discussions.
• Participate in committees (JFS, community partnerships) as assigned.
• Attend agency staff meetings, staff development activities and special events.
• Provide backup coverage for the Disability Services program and other Senior and Disability Service programs as needed.
• Maintain professional and ethical competency by adhering to agency personnel practices, HIPAA rules, the NASW Code of Ethics (if applicable) and other designated practices and procedures.
• Complete necessary tasks in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be available to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Commitment to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and culturally relevant environment for JFCS employees, volunteers, clients and donors.
• Sincere commitment to consistently reflecting JFCS’s Values: compassion, inclusion, innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Human Service, Social Work, Nursing or other related field. Applicable licensure…