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About The Position
Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay. Erie Family Health Centers, a top workplace in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Case Management team! The Case Manager will work with medical providers and nursing staff to identify potential clients, assess, and deliver supportive services to clients. At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement. Compensation is based on each candidate’s experience, skills and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in social work, child development, community health, or related field required.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
- Local travel required, valid Illinois driver’s license and automobile insurance also required.
- Cultural competency to work in a low income, minority environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust from clients.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, clients, and community partners.
- Ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
- Record keeping methods, practices, and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, child development, community health, or related field preferred.
- A minimum of two years' work experience in health, social or community services preferred.
- Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) preferred (may be required to assist or work with non-English/Spanish-only speaking patients and/or guests.)
Responsibilities
- Conducts outreach, advocacy, assessments, care plan, home visitation, and EMR data entry.
- Collaborates with fellow Case Managers to provide constant floor coverage throughout the day.
- Displays familiarity and knowledge of the care plan of each client and facilitates referrals and follow-up process.
- Follows the Department of Human Services Maternal and Child code requirements.
- Acts as a mandated reporter to the Department of Children and Family Services.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare.
- Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary.
- Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays.
- Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
