Case Worker I - Infectious Diseases
Case Worker I - Infectious Diseases
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
Under general supervision counsels and aids atrisk individuals and/or families requiring one or more forms of psychosocial services; interviews clients experiencing problems with personal and family adjustments finances employment food housing physical and mental impairments and/or similar areas; secures and evaluates applicable related information; refers clients to community resources and other organizations.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
In either a clinical or a field setting interviews clients with problems such as personal and family adjustments finances employment food clothing housing and physical and mental impairments to determine nature and degree of need.
Gathers information such as medical psychological and social factors contributing to clients situation; evaluates these together with clients strengths.
Provides limited advice to clients individually in families or in other small groups regarding how to meet personal needs and aids clients to improve social functioning and life skills.
Participates in helping clients to modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by providing training and educational programs that help clients understand the nature and source of personal problems.
Refers clients to community resources and other organizations as indicated. May determine or participate in determination of client eligibility for financial assistance.
Compiles records prepares reports and develops and/or reviews service plan. Follows up to determine quantity and quality of service provided to the client and status of clients case.
Accesses and records client and community resource information either on paper or via electronic means to input and retrieve information.
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:
Bachelors degree
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Drivers 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).
- Equivalent of a bachelors degree in a healthrelated field such as social work counseling sociology or psychology. Applicants with bachelors degrees in other fields may be considered with sufficient case management experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Case Management Community Resources Computer LiteracyGrade
C08HSalary Range
$20.57 $30.84 / HourlyThe 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 ones 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 emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number atand 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.PreEmployment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to preemployment 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 UPass 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 Weve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduatelevel college tuition up to 100 at WashU and 40 elsewhere after seven years with us.
Employment Type
Full-Time
