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Job Description

Provides direct services to individuals regarding concrete services and entitlements; assists with some aspects of discharge planning. Provides information to both “walk-in” patients and telephone inquiries. Oversees special workshops and socialization groups.

Job Responsibility

Assists care managers with cases requiring emergency intervention; discusses, with the social worker, care plan and means to facilitate patients’ goals.
Identifies unmet biopsychosocial needs and under the supervision of coordinator; assists patients to meet those needs effectively.
Maintains documentation in the patient chart in accordance with department requirements; prepares and submits reports as required.
Maintains related records and charts progress notes; documents the nature and extent of interventions made; makes copy of record for the Unit file.
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings for discussion and implementation of plans of care.
Arranges patient transportation for program attendance and special trips or events; communicates with transport -company to arrange service.
Maintains documentation of case activity in the patient chart in accordance with hospital requirements.
Maintains current available treatment resource referrals and appropriate utilization.
Establishes and maintains professional relationships with patients and families.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

Bachelor of Social Work required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
0-1 years of relevant experience, required.
Previous experience in HIV / HIV prevention case management, preferred.
Bilingual - fluent in Spanish, highly preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively while being sensitive to cultural diversity.

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).