Social Work Aide III

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jan 06, 2025
Social Work Aide III Social Work Aide III Hiring Department: Family & Community Medicine / Mile Square LP Johnson Rockford Location: Rockford, IL USA Requisition ID: 1029058 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: January 15, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $18.78 - 23.50 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary The Social Work Aide III assists clients transitioning from incarceration to their return to the community by providing appropriate assessments of need and associated community resources and social services to make the transition successful. Responsibilities include making recommendations for supportive services and enhancing the conditions of the client by providing information and education; connecting clients with community resources; and making home visits and follow-ups. In addition, this position acts to help clients, as a mediator, and to utilize and obtain needed services at MSHC-LP Johnson clinic, specifically for individuals recently discharged from the Winnebago County Justice Center. The individual will work at both the MSHC-LP Johnson clinic and the Winnebago County Justice Center to assist with care coordination. The ability to obtain a security clearance will be necessary for employment. The unpredictability that can occur from day to day requires the individual to be able to adapt rapidly to change by making adjustments in work schedules, activities, and proper allocation of resources. Duties & Responsibilities Evaluates client needs to determine appropriate community resources and social services to clients of all ages, including assessments, ongoing case planning, follow-up and home visits when deemed necessary. Prepare care plans describing the services the client may need and use and the method of assessing medical and/or behavioral health treatment and needed social services. Make recommendations to transferring facility to ensure necessary and appropriate services are arranged; provides resources and follow-up services within a multidisciplinary team of providers. Educate patients with information and resources and assist with support services such as disabilities (SSI), food pantries, state ID, homeless shelters/housing, child care assistance programs, home health services through the Department of Aging, parenting classes, transportation, mental health and substance use treatment, and domestic violence services etc. Make recommendation for health marketplace enrollment and assist patients in the health marketplace enrollment process requiring certification as a Certified Application Counselor. Assembles and maintains necessary statistical information for administration including but not limited to daily work logs. Maintain complete and accurate files on all client programs. Participate in local coordinating committee meetings, interdisciplinary meetings, and training programs. Represent MSHC-LP Johnson clinic at community events during regular and off hours. Certified in outreach and enrollment of insurance. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Two years of work experience comparable to a Social Work Aide II Any combination totaling two years from the following categories: work experience which provided knowledge of human behavior, including the ability to cope with a variety of people and/or understand the importance of people's needs and feelings, in a public/customer service environment. college course work in social or behavioral sciences or related field, measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 15 semester hours equal six months 30 semester hours equal one year Preferred Qualifications Health Insurance Marketplace Certified Application Counselor To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Looking for more University of Illinois positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois Springfield University of Illinois System Office University of Illinois Foundation The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/13981?c=uic Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-61464518fdf5634eb62dfc6e6cf7b6ff