Case Worker II - Infectious Diseases

Position Summary Responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating and evaluating the care of patients. Linkage to Care Case Management for adults newly diagnosed with HIV. 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 Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less) Equipment Office equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Education Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications & Professional Licenses Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Basic Life Support – American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date. Online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component do not meet the BLS requirements. Work Experience No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills Case Management Clinical Evaluations Community Resources Computer Literacy Effective Written Communication Family Support HIPAA Compliance Oral Communications Patient Care Patient Education Prevention Programs Referral Coordination Team Collaboration Team Communication Driver's License A driver's license is not required for this position. Grade C10 Salary Range $54,600.00 - $81,900.00 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. Defined contribution (403b) retirement savings plan, with employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more. 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child. Family care resources available for continued childcare needs. 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 of employment. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University in St. Louis