4 Social Assistance Roles jobs in Manitowoc
Case Manager
Posted 3 days ago
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CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS: Baccalaureate Degree or equivalent of experience related to the field of rehabilitation. Must be authorized for coverage under agency insurance if operating agency vehicle, have good driving record, valid Wisconsin driver's license, and/or required level of personal auto insurance.
REPORTING SUPERVISOR: Manager of Case Management
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Caseload Participants
GENERAL DUTIES: To provide case management, quality programming, and supervision to caseload participants. Experience with medically fragile individuals is a plus.
*Denotes essential job function.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
*To manage a caseload of participants as determined by the Lead Case Manager, and as set forth in the Case Manager's Manual.
*To maintain an accurate and current electronic case record for each caseload participant.
*To serve as an agency and community resource to each caseload participant, and to make appropriate referrals to other RCS services, funding case managers, and other community services.
*To supervise and coordinate the implementation of each caseload participant's Individual Program Plan.
*To provide counseling, guidance, and instruction as necessary for each caseload participant's development.
*To communicate relevant and significant issues regarding each caseload participant to the President, Human Services Manager and Human Services Operations Manager and the following as appropriate: participant's guardian, family, residential provider, funding case manager, and staff.
*To advocate for each caseload participant's rights, privileges, and responsibilities as specified under Wisconsin Statute sec. 51.61(1), Wisconsin Administrative Code HSS 94, and per RCS policies and procedures.
*To assist in the review and revision of the program's philosophy, services, and goals.
*To assume additional duties as directed by the Manager of Case Management.
RCS Empowers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan.
FSET Case Manager
Posted 4 days ago
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About Us: At Forward Service Corporation we're dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve self-sufficiency through our Foodshare Employment & Training (FSET). As a Case Manager, you'll be at the forefront of this mission, providing essential case management services and support to our program participants.
Key Responsibilities:
As an FSET Case Manager your core responsibilities include assessing individual needs, providing employment counseling and referrals, and supporting clients in achieving self-sufficiency.
- Providing strength-based counseling to motivate and empower clients
- Coordinating services like job training, volunteer placements, and education
- Leading job readiness workshops and employment search sessions
- Partnering with local employers and community organizations
- Maintaining detailed, confidential case documentation and tracking progress
Associate degree with two (2) years of work-related experience. Alternatively, a combination of education and relevant experience that demonstrates the necessary skills and qualifications for this position.
We value diverse backgrounds and experience, so non-traditional education paths and varied work experience are encouraged to apply.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful impact: Help individuals in your community achieve personal, educational, and vocational success.
- Collaborative environment: Work alongside a dedicated team committed to empowering others.
- Professional growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
- Competitive pay: minimum starting at $23.78/hr. Additional for direct experience beyond minimum requirements
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical (HMO), Dental, 100% company paid Vision, 100% company paid Short-Term Disability, 100% company paid Long-Term Disability, and 100% company paid Life. Matching 401(k) plan with no investment period. Generous PTO plan with accruing 4 weeks the first year of employment and 12 paid holidays.
Ready to empower others and transform lives? Apply now to join our team as a FSET Case Manager!
At Forward Service Corporation we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to age, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.
Inpatient Medical Social Worker
Posted 4 days ago
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11203 AMC Manitowoc County - Utilization and Care Management
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday through Friday, 1st shift. Hours are but can vary at times. On call required.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides social work services to patients, families, and individuals including psychosocial assessment, screening, determination of needs evaluation, appropriate interventions and follow up, and discharge planning. Implements interventions substantiated by assessment as appropriate to the needs of the patient/client system and consistent with available resources and payer network.
- Participates as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team to develop safe and timely coordination of care including but not limited to post-acute placement, palliative/hospice service lines, medical equipment, home healthcare, outpatient follow up, mental health resources, and other community resources. Advocates for patient involvement in the plan of care. Initiates and coordinates interventions with the activities of other members of the health care team.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of community resources, legislation, and regulations impacting health care delivery and educating patients and families on these issues as appropriate. Provides resources to patients and families to ensure a timely discharge and to provide an appropriate link with post-acute care providers and services. Provides support and connection to additional services such as bereavement and loss, ethical issues, advanced directives, and end of life issues. Connects patients to appropriate agencies on issues of suspected abuse and neglect, domestic violence, guardianship, and other social matters. Collaborates with community agencies and institutions to plan continued care and to coordinate interventions Provides resources and education to patients and families regarding appropriate resources and access to community social services.
- Communicates effectively with patients, family, other members of the health care team and community agencies and facilitates resolution of issues which could impact on continuity of care (e.g., prior-approvals, application requirements, transfer paperwork). Documents activity according to department and program protocols or standards.
- Manages the progression of patients stay with the goal of optimizing the LOS and ensuring appropriateness of assigned Level of Care. Manages the patient's care across the continuum to decrease unnecessary readmissions. Manages and coordinates patient care within an ACO environment to help facilitate patient outcomes through in network care coordination. Accountable for site specific KRA goal achievement as it relates to Care Coordination across the continuum. Participates in the orientation of new staff and/or education of social work students.
- Provides education to patients/families regarding Advance Directives for health care decision-making. Assists with execution of these documents as appropriate. Participates in legal proceedings as necessary to secure legal decision-makers.
- Maintains professional standards and responsibilities for his/her own professional practice according to accreditation, hospital, system, state and NASW Standards and Code of Ethics. Completes all required continuing education to maintain licensure and increase knowledge within area of practice specialty.
License/Registration/Certification: IL-LSW Eligible, LCSW preferred issued by the State of Illinois/WI-Social Work Certification issued by the State of Wisconsin
Level of Education: Master's degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school.
Years of Experience: 1 year of social work experience in healthcare
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
- Demonstrated knowledge of social work principals and methods and the ability to apply these in a health care setting.
- Demonstrates time management, professional accountability, and documentation skills.
- Demonstrates communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrates and acts in accordance with safety principals of an accountable care organization.
- This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Exposed to a normal office environment.
- Exposed to patient care environment. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases, therefore team members must abide by personal protective equipment as ordered.
- Weekend, holiday, and evening coverage per site requirement.
- Position requires sitting, standing, speaking, reading/writing, and walking throughout the workday.
- Fast paced work environment with established time constraints per site.
Pay Range
$30.15 - $5.25
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than 6 billion in annual community benefits.
Inpatient Medical Social Worker Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County
Posted 4 days ago
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11203 AMC Manitowoc County - Utilization and Care Management
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Hours are typically 7:30am-4:00pm but can vary and are flexible. No weekends, no holidays.
Pay Range
$26.10 - $9.15
Responsibilities:
- Provides social work services to individuals or groups including screening, psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, determination of social work goals, appropriate concrete and/or therapeutic interventions and follow-up. Exercises a substantial degree of professional judgment, recognizing deviations from the usual patient/family functioning, anticipating problems, and taking measures to maximize coping capabilities.
- Documents activity according to department and program protocols or standards.
- Implements interventions substantiated by assessment as appropriate to the needs of the patient/client system and consistent with available resources. Advocates for patient involvement in the plan of care. Initiates and coordinates interventions with the activities of other members of the health care team.
- Collaborates with community agencies and institutions to plan continued care and to coordinate interventions related to finances, housing, childcare, family discord and other psychosocial problems. Provides crisis intervention services.
- Assists with managing utilization of hospital resources especially as related to patients with complex continuity of care needs. Supports and participates in the case management planning process to achieve desired outcomes.
- Provides education to patients/families regarding Advance Care Planning for health care decision-making. Assists with execution of these documents as appropriate.
- Communicates effectively with patients, family, other members of the health care team and community agencies and facilitates resolution of issues which could impact on continuity of care (e.g., prior-approvals, application requirements, transfer paperwork).
- Communicates and works effectively with Community Health Workers to enhance patient outcomes.
- Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships, positively representing the social work profession throughout the organization and in the community. Promotes constructive approach to problem solving. Adheres to the professions Code of Ethics; consistently practices within a framework guided by ethical principles.
- Collaborates with community agencies and facilities to coordinate interventions related to client social/environmental problems that may impact ability to benefit from health care. Provides crisis intervention services within scope of program.
- Participates in the orientation of new staff and/or education of social work students.
- Participates in unit-based educational programs to enhance the understanding of psychosocial aspects of health care delivery. Works cooperatively with other professional and non-professional staff to identify and resolve problems in the service delivery systems and to improve quality of patient care. Participates in the quality improvement process as it relates to supported area.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
- Social Worker license issued by the state of Wisconsin (may require a secondary license for Illinois)
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
- Must obtain a Master of Social Work degree within 3 years of employment. Position does qualify for employment education reimbursement program.
- Typically requires 5 years of experience in providing social work services in a complex health care system.
- Demonstrated knowledge of social work principles and methods, and the ability to apply these in a health care setting.
- Demonstrated decision making, team building, time management, customer service, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent communication and human relation skills.
- Intermediate computer skills including word processing, presentation applications and electronic mail.
- Certification Addendum
- Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g., DNV, CARF or others).
- Generally exposed to a patient care environment.
- May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
- Must sit, stand, speak, read/write, and walk throughout the workday.
- Position may require travel (care conferences, meetings, & in person patient visits) therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- The ability to provide a home working location that ensures all HIPPA rules are met.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than 6 billion in annual community benefits.
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