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Summary:
The Sr. Case Worker serves as the primary development resource for families and delivers direct social services to families. The incumbent works in close collaboration with medical doctors and other members of the health team to further their understanding of significant social, emotional, and developmental factors affecting families.
Job Functions:
Travels to homes, daycares and other natural environment locations as necessary to conduct the Individual Family Support Plan meetings
Assists parents of eligible children in gaining access to early intervention services as well as additional support services available in the community.
Provides education to families of eligible children on the services available in the community to enhance child developmental activities.
Collaborates with personnel in community-based agencies to develop appropriate intervention strategies for eligible children and their children.
Facilitate authorization of appropriate level of services for each child and family enrolled in the program.
Documents services provided in the prescribed manner and completes paperwork prescribed by the Department to include documents, such as the Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) requested by the state, etc.
Completes required paperwork as needed for input into data and billing systems.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred due to volume of Spanish speaking patients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree required or higher preferred from an accredited university with an emphasis in the areas of psychology, social work, health education, interdisciplinary sociology, early childhood, child development or special education
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required with young children and families in a teaching, case management or counseling role, or with individuals with special needs and/or developmental delays of any age in a case management.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University's core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment
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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