Case Manager Jobs in Colorado
Case Manager jobs in Colorado are in strong demand, concentrated in behavioral health, managed care, and hospital discharge planning across the Denver metro, Colorado Springs, and Aurora, where systems like UCHealth, SCL Health (now Intermountain Health), and Centura Health maintain large workforces. Hiring ranges from entry-level positions in community nonprofits to senior roles in utilization review and complex care coordination. The most sought-after specialties right now are substance use disorder case management, Medicaid care coordination, and pediatric case management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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VISION
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
VALUES
Service Focused • Collaborative • Accountable • Trustworthy • Transparent
Job Summary
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, additional background checks may be required, including a Government Program Fraud check and Child Welfare Abuse & Neglect database (TRAILS) check.
El Paso County’s Department of Human Services is looking for a Lead Case Manager-Workforce Development to join our Adult, Family, and Economic Services (AFES) Division! We are looking for a dynamic new lead who has a passion for helping families in our community. In this role you will have the exciting opportunity to help build a growing team and show off your creative skills by assisting in building new processes. If you have strong communication, problem-solving and multitasking skills, come join a spectacular team and assist our division!
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm; Hybrid schedule may be available upon successful completion of the initial evaluation period; subject to change.
This position serves as a lead worker for case management of program participants, focusing on employment, upskilling, re-skilling, and self-sufficiency, which may include identifying and developing employment opportunities, training opportunities, and educational needs. Communicates to applicants and clients the purpose and expectations of the program. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function. This position may be subject to grant funding.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Serves as a lead to staff, including training, providing guidance and mentoring, and resolving complex problems and issues. Provides input and support to the leadership regarding applicable performance evaluations. Orients new employees with work processes and reports, explains regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Attends and participates in internal committees, training, workshops and seminars. Works with leadership on development and implementation of various customer service, quality assurance, and training initiatives as assigned.
- Interprets and communicates program regulations, policies, and procedures; assists staff with complex cases, scenarios, and questions, and orients them in case management practices.
- Assists with the monitoring and evaluation of the quality and quantity of work completed by staff; compares work to established standards and assists with audits as appropriate.
- Collects and reviews data related to department programs and service delivery outcomes. Analyzes data and identifies areas for improvement; reports areas identified for improvement to leadership.
- Interviews applicants/clients and assists them in understanding and completing all required paperwork; assesses applicants for any employment barriers.
- Assists program clients in developing an Individualized Plan (IP), assessing, resolving, and removing any possible employment barriers. Advises clients on job development, training, and post-employment services. Monitors, evaluates, and tracks clients' progress toward meeting IP requirements and goals. Utilizes case management techniques to ensure IP engagement, re-assessing and re-evaluating clients' needs to move the client to a self-sufficiency status in a timely manner.
- Identifies required resources and develops an effective work plan; conferring with others as appropriate.
- Correctly and effectively documents work activities in program systems/databases.
- Cultivates relationships with community partners, encourages the use of the organization's services and programs, and reinforces the organization's position as a premier workforce training and development operation.
- Acquires and maintains a highly technical working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, practices, theories, policies, standards, and protocols for applicable programs.
- Participates in special projects through committee involvement and program protocols.
- Prepares paperwork, data entry functions, and other processes in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies; ensures accuracy and completion of case management duties in a timely manner.
- Monitors clients' work activity engagement and imposes sanction process if required.
- May coordinate the process for applicants/clients to obtain assistance through community support services, childcare, and other resources.
- Based on assignment, verifies public assistance eligibility factors through home visits and record assessment, and determines eligibility for various services. Reviews client eligibility, calculates eligibility, and investigates for child support, social security, and unemployment payments; assists clients in completing necessary paperwork to obtain outside income through these agencies.
- Attends and participates in training and educational workshops.
- Leads and participates in special projects as assigned.
- Performs other duties as required.
Supervision Exercised: This classification requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same job duties as those directed and includes overseeing work quality, training, instruction, and scheduling work. May include providing input on hiring/disciplinary action and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.
Supervision Received: Receives general supervision. This classification typically performs job duties by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Periodic direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor may be expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and procedures. Knowledge of community assistance resources and agencies.
- High level of interpersonal skills and integrity to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
- Ability to lead and train others; ability to objectively review the performance of others.
- Ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organization.
- Ability to remain sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences with customers.
- Ability to efficiently plan, schedule, and organize.
- Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; ability to apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, other DHS personnel, clients, other agencies, and the public.
- Ability to handle complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution.
- Ability to use standard office equipment including computer, fax machine, copier and telephone.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Four years of customer service or administrative experience.
- Associate’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for two years of the required experience.
Education substitutions are not cumulative; only the highest qualifying degree will be considered.
- Two years of case management or related experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.
Work Conditions
Duties are primarily performed in a high volume office and remote work environment dependent on business needs; some travel within the community may be required. May be exposed to clients in stressful situations. May be required to work evening and weekend hours.
The classification specification above is intended to describe the general nature of work, key responsibilities, and minimum qualifications. Minimum qualifications reflect the baseline experience required for the classification. Departments may establish additional or preferred qualifications to address operational needs, assignment complexity, and specialized functions, provided such qualifications are job-related, consistent with the intent of the classification, and as approved by the Human Resources department. Specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and working conditions may vary based on the department or office's needs and the requirements of the assigned position. Changes to this classification specification may only be made by the Human Resources Department.
El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Onsite health centers
- Onsite fitness centers
- Reach Your Peak wellness program
- Short and long term disability
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts to include dependent care
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Deferred compensation (457b)
- I am currently employed by EPC
- El Paso County Website
- Indeed.com
- Employee Referral
- Social Media (Twitter/Facebook)
- University/College Career Site
- Industry-specific Career Site
- Professional Membership Career Site
- Career Fair
- Other
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- None of the above
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
- 4+ years
- None of the above
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Need help with applying? Visit our Talent Acquisition page here for application guidance and resources.
For the 4th Judicial District's postings, please visit here for more information.
VISION
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
VALUES
Service Focused • Collaborative • Accountable • Trustworthy • Transparent
Job Summary
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, additional background checks may be required, including a Government Program Fraud check and Child Welfare Abuse & Neglect database (TRAILS) check.
El Paso County’s Department of Human Services is looking for a Lead Case Manager-Workforce Development to join our Adult, Family, and Economic Services (AFES) Division! We are looking for a dynamic new lead who has a passion for helping families in our community. In this role you will have the exciting opportunity to help build a growing team and show off your creative skills by assisting in building new processes. If you have strong communication, problem-solving and multitasking skills, come join a spectacular team and assist our division!
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm; Hybrid schedule may be available upon successful completion of the initial evaluation period; subject to change.
This position serves as a lead worker for case management of program participants, focusing on employment, upskilling, re-skilling, and self-sufficiency, which may include identifying and developing employment opportunities, training opportunities, and educational needs. Communicates to applicants and clients the purpose and expectations of the program. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function. This position may be subject to grant funding.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Serves as a lead to staff, including training, providing guidance and mentoring, and resolving complex problems and issues. Provides input and support to the leadership regarding applicable performance evaluations. Orients new employees with work processes and reports, explains regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Attends and participates in internal committees, training, workshops and seminars. Works with leadership on development and implementation of various customer service, quality assurance, and training initiatives as assigned.
- Interprets and communicates program regulations, policies, and procedures; assists staff with complex cases, scenarios, and questions, and orients them in case management practices.
- Assists with the monitoring and evaluation of the quality and quantity of work completed by staff; compares work to established standards and assists with audits as appropriate.
- Collects and reviews data related to department programs and service delivery outcomes. Analyzes data and identifies areas for improvement; reports areas identified for improvement to leadership.
- Interviews applicants/clients and assists them in understanding and completing all required paperwork; assesses applicants for any employment barriers.
- Assists program clients in developing an Individualized Plan (IP), assessing, resolving, and removing any possible employment barriers. Advises clients on job development, training, and post-employment services. Monitors, evaluates, and tracks clients' progress toward meeting IP requirements and goals. Utilizes case management techniques to ensure IP engagement, re-assessing and re-evaluating clients' needs to move the client to a self-sufficiency status in a timely manner.
- Identifies required resources and develops an effective work plan; conferring with others as appropriate.
- Correctly and effectively documents work activities in program systems/databases.
- Cultivates relationships with community partners, encourages the use of the organization's services and programs, and reinforces the organization's position as a premier workforce training and development operation.
- Acquires and maintains a highly technical working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, practices, theories, policies, standards, and protocols for applicable programs.
- Participates in special projects through committee involvement and program protocols.
- Prepares paperwork, data entry functions, and other processes in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies; ensures accuracy and completion of case management duties in a timely manner.
- Monitors clients' work activity engagement and imposes sanction process if required.
- May coordinate the process for applicants/clients to obtain assistance through community support services, childcare, and other resources.
- Based on assignment, verifies public assistance eligibility factors through home visits and record assessment, and determines eligibility for various services. Reviews client eligibility, calculates eligibility, and investigates for child support, social security, and unemployment payments; assists clients in completing necessary paperwork to obtain outside income through these agencies.
- Attends and participates in training and educational workshops.
- Leads and participates in special projects as assigned.
- Performs other duties as required.
Supervision Exercised: This classification requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same job duties as those directed and includes overseeing work quality, training, instruction, and scheduling work. May include providing input on hiring/disciplinary action and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.
Supervision Received: Receives general supervision. This classification typically performs job duties by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Periodic direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor may be expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and procedures. Knowledge of community assistance resources and agencies.
- High level of interpersonal skills and integrity to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
- Ability to lead and train others; ability to objectively review the performance of others.
- Ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organization.
- Ability to remain sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences with customers.
- Ability to efficiently plan, schedule, and organize.
- Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; ability to apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, other DHS personnel, clients, other agencies, and the public.
- Ability to handle complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution.
- Ability to use standard office equipment including computer, fax machine, copier and telephone.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Four years of customer service or administrative experience.
- Associate’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for two years of the required experience.
Education substitutions are not cumulative; only the highest qualifying degree will be considered.
- Two years of case management or related experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.
Work Conditions
Duties are primarily performed in a high volume office and remote work environment dependent on business needs; some travel within the community may be required. May be exposed to clients in stressful situations. May be required to work evening and weekend hours.
The classification specification above is intended to describe the general nature of work, key responsibilities, and minimum qualifications. Minimum qualifications reflect the baseline experience required for the classification. Departments may establish additional or preferred qualifications to address operational needs, assignment complexity, and specialized functions, provided such qualifications are job-related, consistent with the intent of the classification, and as approved by the Human Resources department. Specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and working conditions may vary based on the department or office's needs and the requirements of the assigned position. Changes to this classification specification may only be made by the Human Resources Department.
El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Onsite health centers
- Onsite fitness centers
- Reach Your Peak wellness program
- Short and long term disability
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts to include dependent care
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Deferred compensation (457b)
- I am currently employed by EPC
- El Paso County Website
- Indeed.com
- Employee Referral
- Social Media (Twitter/Facebook)
- University/College Career Site
- Industry-specific Career Site
- Professional Membership Career Site
- Career Fair
- Other
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- None of the above
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
- 4+ years
- None of the above
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
Required Question
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Case Manager Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in case manager jobs across Colorado.
- Active CCM, ACM, or Colorado-recognized licensure in social work (LSW/LCSW) or nursing (RN)
- Bachelor's degree in social work, nursing, psychology, or a closely related human services field
- Experience coordinating care plans across medical, behavioral, and social service providers
- Familiarity with Colorado Medicaid, Health First Colorado, and managed care organization workflows
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic, Cerner, or similar platforms
- Strong knowledge of community resources, discharge planning processes, and utilization review criteria
Case Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a case manager in Colorado?
Colorado does not issue a single state license titled 'case manager,' so the path depends on your background. Clinical roles typically require an active Colorado social work license (LSW or LCSW through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies) or an RN license. Most employers also expect a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Earning a national credential such as the Certified Case Manager (CCM) from the Commission for Case Manager Certification strengthens your application considerably and is increasingly required by Colorado health systems.
Which companies hire case managers in Colorado?
Colorado case manager roles are posted by Volunteers of America, ComForCare, and PASCO/SW HOME HEALTH and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's concentration of large integrated health systems, Medicaid managed care organizations, and behavioral health nonprofits means demand is distributed across both major metros and rural community health settings.
Which Colorado cities have the most case manager jobs?
Denver, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs have the most case manager openings in Colorado. The Denver metro dominates because it is home to UCHealth, Centura Health, and Intermountain Health's regional operations, while Colorado Springs draws demand from military family services and Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, and Aurora's concentration of VA, children's hospital, and Medicaid plan offices keeps its listings consistently active.
Are there remote case manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than many clinical fields, because telephonic and utilization review case management translates well to remote work. About 72% of case manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly managed care plans and insurance-side employers have adopted flexible arrangements. Roles involving in-person home visits, hospital discharge planning, or direct community outreach remain predominantly on-site.
How can I get hired as a case manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a care coordinator or case management assistant role at a Colorado Medicaid managed care organization or a community behavioral health center, where a bachelor's degree in social work or psychology often satisfies the minimum requirement. Intermountain Health, UCHealth, and Colorado's network of community mental health centers regularly hire people transitioning from social services, crisis line work, or patient access roles. Completing a field practicum at a Colorado agency during your degree and beginning the CCM credentialing path early signals readiness to employers who might otherwise require direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to case manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to case manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across health systems, behavioral health organizations, managed care plans, and community nonprofits. Find a role that fits and apply directly from the listing.
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