Case Worker II (Hybrid) - Infectious Diseases
Washington University in St. Louis, Hazelwood, MO, United States
Position Summary
Position is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating and evaluating the care of patients.
Scheduled Hours
40 hours per week.
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
Normal office environment.
Patient care setting.
Typically sitting at desk or table.
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
Office equipment.
Education & Qualifications
Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
Basic Life Support – American Red Cross
Work Experience
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills
Case Management
Clinical Evaluations
Community Resources
Computer Literacy
Effective Written Communication
HIPAA Compliance
Oral Communications
Patient Care
Patient Education
Prevention Programs
Referral Coordination
Team Collaboration
Team Communication
Grade
C10
Salary Range
$52,600.00 - $78,900.00 Annually
Benefits Statement
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with combined employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program, financial resources, access to dietitians.
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child; family care resources for continued childcare needs.
WashU covers 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.
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. 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, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status or genetic information.
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Position is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating and evaluating the care of patients.
Scheduled Hours
40 hours per week.
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
Normal office environment.
Patient care setting.
Typically sitting at desk or table.
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
Office equipment.
Education & Qualifications
Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
Basic Life Support – American Red Cross
Work Experience
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills
Case Management
Clinical Evaluations
Community Resources
Computer Literacy
Effective Written Communication
HIPAA Compliance
Oral Communications
Patient Care
Patient Education
Prevention Programs
Referral Coordination
Team Collaboration
Team Communication
Grade
C10
Salary Range
$52,600.00 - $78,900.00 Annually
Benefits Statement
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with combined employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program, financial resources, access to dietitians.
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child; family care resources for continued childcare needs.
WashU covers 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.
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. 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, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status or genetic information.
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