Job Description

Posting number: 202600371

Department: Health and Environment

Job classification: Case Manager I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Health, Records Management

Summary

The HCP Care Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting children and youth with special health care needs and their families. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families by helping them identify resources, overcome barriers, and access the services and supports that best meet their individual needs. As a valued member of the HCP team, this position provides individualized care coordination, compassionate family support, and connections to community resources that help families navigate complex systems and access the services they need.

In this role, you will develop individualized action plans, coordinate services, make referrals, and help families navigate Medicaid, disability, health care, and other support systems. You will also build strong partnerships with families, community providers and partner agencies while participating in community outreach events and coalition work to build community capacity, and meet Maternal and Child Health workplan goals.

LCDHE is committed to ensuring everyone in Larimer County has the opportunity for a healthy life. We act with integrity, serve with purpose, and approach our work with compassion, curiosity, and a focus on health equity. We foster connection, support all team members, especially those from historically underrepresented communities, and actively address unconscious bias through education and open dialogue. If you value inclusion, learning, and turning core values into action, we invite you to join us in creating a workplace and community where everyone can thrive.

To be considered for this position, please attach a cover letter and resume to your application.

Examples of duties

What you'll be doing:

• Key responsibilities include providing individualized care coordination and family support by connecting families to appropriate community resources and services.
• Schedule and complete targeted outreach with local providers and community partners; participation in coalition work.
• Assisting families with navigating Medicaid and systems relating to disabilities.
• Maintaining timely, accurate, and thorough documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with families, community providers, and partner agencies; attends community meetings.
• Protect confidentiality, and follow applicable policies, regulations, and program requirements.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Case_Manager_I.

What we're looking for

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Compassionate, respectful, and transparent when supporting families.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
• Committed to serving children and families with diverse needs.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required. Combination of education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
• Complete training and/or certification as mandated by the assigned program required.

Benefits

Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits.

Supplemental information

Schedule

The standard work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. During the initial six-month probationary period, the individual hired may telework up to one day per week, if business needs allow. After successfully completing the probationary period, the individual may telework up to two days per week, depending on business plans and operational needs. Additionally, this position includes assignments that require in-community work, which may affect the hybrid remote schedule and involve hours worked outside of standard business hours. Your specific schedule will be discussed with you to ensure it aligns with the needs of the role and the business.

Please Note

The Department of Health and Environment has a vaccine requirement. Successful candidates will be required to comply with the vaccine requirements or request a waiver.

Other Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.