Children's Long Term Support Case Mgr.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Provides diagnosis, assessment, case planning, treatment, protection, and case management services in compliance with stringent Federal and State regulations. Provides individual service plan development and ongoing review. Provides authorizations for each CLTS Waiver billable service and ensuring appropriate billing service; educates and provides referral services to the general public and agency staff regarding CLTS. Coordinates authorization from third party administrators for necessary services, collaborates with providers to ensure quality services are provided, and communicates progress with supported documentation. Ensure all CLTS funded services are delivered in accordance with program requirements and service providers meet required qualifications. Assesses all aspects of an individual and family (health/physical functioning, AODA, mental health, and financial); implements a comprehensive service plan to meet the individual needs and outcomes in a cost effective manner and evaluates progress. Refers clients to community resources and facilitates ongoing support services including but not limited to: family; friends; and medical, social services, community, and educational programs. Completes guardianship/protective placements petitions, testifies at hearings, and monitors compliance of court orders. Locates, manages, coordinates, and monitors all waiver program services, additional services, and informal community supports provided to eligible applicants and assures that services are provided in accordance with program requirements. Assists the consumer and family to access Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit (known as HealthCheck), Medicaid State Plan services, C-COP funding, private health insurance, and to monitor and assist with the Medicaid financial annual review. Assists with establishing financial, functional, and all other aspects of Medicaid waiver eligibility. Participates in Intake or Emergency mental health duties, as needed. Practices competent motivational interviewing techniques, if applicable. Supports and enhances a trauma-informed care environment. Completes annual compliance training and adheres to Human Services compliance policies and procedures. Complies with County HIPAA Policies and Procedures, if applicable. Adheres to and promotes safety as a priority in the workplace. Performs other duties as assigned or as may develop. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: A degree from an accredited university or college in Social Work, Psychology, or other Human Services related field plus experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, children's systems of care, or a related area; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience providing the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Understanding of current social and economic problems and the manner in which these problems affect children and families. Knowledge of available services for children and families. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to federal and state social/human services programs. Understanding of approved social work principles, methods, and practices. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to facilitate group meetings. Ability to prepare and maintain necessary records and reports, prepare and maintain necessary records and reports, and interact effectively with clients, staff and the general public. Expectation to participate in after hours On-call duties. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.lafayettecountywi.org/hr/job-opening/human-services-childrens-long-term-support-clts-case-manager-0