Community Resource Specialist; Multiple Clinic Locations; 1.0FTE;Days
UnityPoint Health•Madison, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Community Resource Specialist role is essential to provide UnityPoint Health Meriter medically homed patients with comprehensive care and work to address social determinants of health. This position collaborates with other clinical staff to assess and triage patient social service and community resource needs and coordinate services and referrals as appropriate. The primary role of the Community Resource Specialist is to link community resources to patients in need.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 3 years of experience in community agency providing direct care services to clients.
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
- Microsoft software skills with programs such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Access.
Nice To Haves
- 4-year degree in health care, social services, or related field
- Experience in case management
- Experience with diverse cultures
- Knowledge of medical software applications (ie. EPIC)
Responsibilities
- Assess and triage patient social service and community resource needs.
- Coordinate services and referrals as appropriate.
- Link community resources to patients in need.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401K matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
