What are the responsibilities and job description for the FAMILY CASE MANAGER position at MASTER EAST SIDE HEALTH DISTRICT?
Job Details
Description
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: East St. Louis Clinic - East St Louis, IL
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Health care
Job description:
With general directions, plans, organizes, delivers independent counseling, and monitors medical conditions of high-risk prenatal clients at home and in a clinic setting. Candidate will assure that all program standards and procedures as outlined by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Department of Human Services and East Side Health District are met.
The case manager will investigate and establish contact with individuals, families, or community agencies to facilitate the delivery of services offered through local health care agencies, and through social and human services agencies. The case manager will provide ongoing services to clients as needed and work collaboratively with professionals in other disciplines to ensure continuity of health care. The position requires local travel, and occasionally out of town travel for meetings, conferences, etc.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required Skills, Education, & Experience:
- Highly preferred - registered nurse, degree in social work and/or experience in public health.
- One year of experience providing services to pregnant women and families with young children.
- Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, patients, family members, health personnel, and other professionals.
- Ability to conduct effective assessment interviews and develop care plans.
- Requires thorough knowledge, skills, and experience working with and utilizing community resources.
- The ability to speak Spanish will be given preference.
- Must own a dependable automobile properly insured and possess a valid driver’s license.
- Computer literacy at the user level is required.
- Will accept other duties as assigned by ESHD.
- Adhere to policies and procedures, confidentiality, and HIPPA.
- Drug-free environment; drug screening and background check required.
*Position is contingent upon continued funding of present grants
Salary : $39,000 - $43,000
