What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Worker II - Infectious Diseases position at Washington University School Of Medicine?
Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
Responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating and evaluating the care of patients.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Conducts a comprehensive sensitive assessment with the client and family/support network as appropriate, in order to develop a plan of care to meet identified needs.
Arranges and coordinates service referrals for the client/family as needed; provides ongoing monitoring of the activities implemented to carry out the plan of care. Refers clients/families to public benefits programs as eligible.
Provides regular contact with enrolled clients and documents all contacts and service coordination activities in client records as required by program guidelines.
Educates clients/families about the basic medical and psychosocial aspects of disease in order to optimize adherence to care.
Provides proactive follow up, tracking symptoms and treatment responses.
Adheres to all applicable state laws and the department’s rules and regulations regarding programs.
Stays abreast of new resources, programs and developments. Participates in continuous training and education, including attendance at staff meeting and community meetings as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Patient care setting
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
Equipment
Office equipment
Required Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) is highly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Case Management, Clinical Evaluations, Community Resources, Computer Literacy, Effective Written Communication, Family Support, HIPAA Compliance, Multilingual Communications, Oral Communications, Patient Care, Patient Education, Prevention Programs, Referral Coordination, Team Collaboration, Team CommunicationGrade
C10Salary Range
$52,600.00 - $78,900.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.Salary : $52,600 - $78,900