Medical Social Associate (Float Team)

Medical Social Associate (Float Team)

Hiring Department: Division of Specialized Care for Children (LCDA)

Location: Springfield, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043114

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM- 4:30PM

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $48,612.00 - 53,612.00 / Annual Salary

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary
This position provides care coordination services for the Division's programs in accordance with HFS, UIC and DSCC

Administrative Rules and Policies with supervisory assistance of the Assistant Director of Operations of Core/Connect

Care/Home Care, when appropriate. The successful candidate will receive technical training and support from Core/ConnectCare/Home Care Regional Managers, when appropriate as well as Central Administrative Office departments.

Duties & Responsibilities

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Provides care coordination services across all programs: Fills in for Care Coordinator vacancy across programs as needed. Facilitates the implementation of the care coordination plan. Monitors the care coordination plan activities. Revises the care coordination plan to address the changing and ongoing concerns and priorities of the family. Coordinates all available health care benefits. Participates as a member of the Regional Office multidisciplinary team. Complies with University, Division and Regional Office policy and procedures. Complies with state and federal regulations related to children enrolled in the Core, Connect Care and Home Care Programs.

Identifies children eligible for DSCC services: Assists in determining general eligibility for each assigned case along with Program Coordinator Assistant. Determines medical eligibility for each assigned case. Assists in the completion of the financial application process for each assigned case along with Program Coordinator Assistant. Enter Percent.

Enters, prepare, transmits, updates, scans, and uploads information/documents in electronic records: Demographic and medical social data from applicants/recipients, families including completing forms and letters in support of care coordination services. Receives, processes and routes incoming/outgoing written applicant/recipient correspondence, reports, etc.

Participates in special projects impacting DSCC: Participates in organizational committees/projects on a regional or statewide basis. Participates in DSCC sponsored interagency programs. Performs other duties as assigned. Review, advise, support equipment requests submitted to HFS Prior Approval Unit and returned by HFS Prior Approval unit for additional information.

Performs additional duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. Bachelor's degree with a major in the social or behavioral science or related health specialty from an accredited college or university.
      OR
   2. Master's degree in social or behavioral science or related health specialty area from an accredited college or university.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of progressively more responsible full-time experience in the practice of social services/ agencies or medical/clinical setting maintaining acceptable standards of social work practices

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, or other related field.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.