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Job Summary
The social worker may also be involved in long-term projects that support the Section as a whole, such as developing resource lists for common referrals. The social worker may provide behavioral or emotional crisis intervention services or refer as needed for assessment elsewhere. The social worker will document care rendered and act as a resource to other Section personnel.
Our department follows a hybrid work structure that fosters productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. Working from the office is encouraged for tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.
Responsibilities
Develops and updates resource lists to refer families for therapies, adult mental health and counseling services, and tips for commonly encountered challenges. (e.g. applying for Social Security Insurance, requesting an Individualized Education Plan, etc.).
Attend all virtual and/or in-person appointments of the Early Intervention Medical Diagnostic Team.
Coordinate the multidisciplinary visits of the Early Intervention Medical Diagnostic Team.
Conduct intake process on each patient prior to their appointment.
Compile all the reports at the end of each appointment within expected deadlines.
Facilitate any communications with service coordinators at the CFC centers pertaining to Early Intervention, requesting all necessary paperwork.
Handle billing for all patients for EI program through Qclaims.
In individual care coordination clinic visits, interprets, monitors, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Completes a social work assessment when consulted by a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician in the Section. The majority of consultations will be for Comer patients; however, consultations may rarely include persons involved in a research study conducted by the Section.
Analyzes potential problems in home or clinic environments.
Interprets, monitors, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Has moderate level of authority to refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Advanced degree or higher in Social Work from an accredited institution.
Experience:
2-5 years of work experience as a Social Worker.
Licenses and Certifications:
Early Intervention program experience and certification.
Licensed in the State of Illinois, LSW or LCSW.
Preferred Competencies
Experience working in a social service program utilizing evidence-based practice.
Experience working with children and/or families.
Working Conditions
Direct patient contact or clinical care setting.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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