TANF Case Manager

Description

Continuum of Colorado has an opening to be our next TANF Case Manager. As our TANF Case Manager, you will communicate, coordinate, and provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) case management services to individuals and families receiving services and support.

We’re committed to a great work-life balance here, so you’ll get to work full-time at 36 hours/week with a 4-day work week, Monday through Thursday!  Additionally, it is a hybrid remote position, with opportunities to work in the office, in the community, and at home.

Requirements

• Must pass security and criminal background checks required by each county with a TANF contract
• Knowledge of various vocational training techniques and basic behavior management principals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Work independently
• Work flexible hours, as needed
• Valid Colorado driver's license and proof of auto insurance
• Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work as appropriate.
• Meet our driving requirements - no suspensions/revocations and no more than two (2) moving violations in the past three (3) years

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; additional related work experience may be substituted for advanced study requirement
• Previous experience with Colorado Works/TANF
• One year of case management experience

We are committed to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization and our partnership with the IDD community. Our work is rooted in the firm belief that all people deserve respect and dignity, where we embrace and celebrate varied identities, preferences, and perspectives. These values are essential to our organization’s excellence and to achieving our objective of a more equitable and inclusive community for all. We will ensure our systems, policies, practices, actions, and communications are equitable, including how we attract, hire, engage, develop, promote, retain, and retire BIPOC and other underrepresented or marginalized talents. We intentionally engage in an ongoing process of active learning and growth to advance a culture reflective of a shared purpose and belonging.

Requirements

Starting Salary and Benefits
$21 / hourly

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Mileage reimbursement
• Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans
• Employee assistance program
• Employer-paid training

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintains contact with eligibility technicians as necessary and attends monthly staffing with county for TANF clients
• Communicates with service providers and health care professionals to help determine limitations, abilities and restrictions to self-sufficiency for individuals receiving TANF supports
• Coordinates and contracts for childcare with TANF County contractors for individuals in work participation programs
• Coordinates services and supports (i.e. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, employers, Social Security, TANF County offices)
• Monitors progress of TANF participants
• Accurately completes and distributes program documentation to include case notes, DVR application and supporting documentation, comprehensive assessment documentation, etc.
• Develops and maintains current and organized case files as required by the agency, State of Colorado, and respective County human services departments.