Case Worker

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The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is currently seeking a full time Case Worker to work in our Miami campus. Case Worker coordinates services for respective population, including providing information about professional development opportunities, quality improvement strategies, and counseling to improve client's social and psychological conditions. Moreover, the Case Worker provides assistance to those experiencing difficult situations by helping them find the community resources / services that they need.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts situational analysis, which may be at home and / or office visits, mentors, and provides technical assistance as needed.
• Collaborates with the service agencies and program leadership to provide and administer services appropriately.
• Develops and provides training to family support network and / or care providers on various topics related to quality early care and education.
• Maintains and reviews records and files to ensure compliance with project guidelines.
• Collaborates with all funding sources to ensure the availability of adequate resources.
• Maintains current knowledge of services available and changes to applicable rules and regulations.
• Attends meetings and trainings, which may include the Early Learning Coalition, United Way, and the Quality Counts Career Center to enhance developmental potential.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and / or certification may be considered.

Department Specific Functions

General Description (Purpose and Function) :

The Case Worker (CW) will assist patients with their tobacco cessation efforts and will educate health care providers on tobacco cessation best practices, and the use of appropriate pharmacotherapy products. The CW will plan, conduct and evaluate support groups for patients who are trying to quit smoking at various clinical settings and in coordination with their health care providers. The CW will provide tobacco prevention education and information, and support community efforts to create / sustain tobacco free environments and worksite wellness programs for employees in partnerships with the organizations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Systems Change Activities (50%)

Direct Services / Tobacco Cessation Delivery (50%)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Education Requirements (Essential Requirements) :

Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements) :

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status : Full time

Employee Type : Staff

Pay Grade : H5