POSITION SUMMARY

The Caseworker will conduct a needs assessment specific to the expectations of the position and of the Capital Region-Violence Intervention Program (CAP-VIP) participants in order to establish the best forms of interventions to successfully access expanded health coverage options.

1. Coordinate care services and help program participants identify, access and utilize resources.

2. Provide information in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to the needs of the population being served, including individuals with limited English proficiency and disabilities.

3. Devise, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.

4. Determine eligibility for social services and other local/state assisted programs.

a. Advocate for the program participants to get the assistance needed from relevant professionals, agencies and institutions (i.e., legal services, health insurance organizations, social service agencies, community-based housing assistance agencies, counseling, etc.).

5. Assist participants with navigating public and private health and social systems.

6. Meet with program participants on a regular basis to assess how they are managing their circumstances.

7. Make referrals to any applicable office of health insurance officer, consumer assistance program (CAP), or other state and local agencies that can help enrollees with other post-enrollment essentials.

8. Assist program participants make connections available community resources, employers, family members and peers in order to provide them with a support network.

9. Express working knowledge of local resources such as community health centers, health and human services, and immigrant-related resources.

10. Other job duties include performing psychosocial evaluations, scheduling home visitations (will need a valid driver's license), making referrals and reporting abuse.

11. Caseworkers must have extensive experience working with minority, vulnerable, and low-income populations and must comply with privacy and security standards set by the program that meet state and local requirements.

Customer Service:

1. Greets customers in courteous, friendly, respectful and professional manner at all times, including maintaining eye contact when appropriate.

2. Follows communication protocols to both internal and external customers, including introducing him/herself with job title and experience, asking open ended questions, such as "How may I be of help to you?" using the customer's name as soon as it is learned.

3. Responds promptly and appropriately to customer questions/concerns/complaints and attempts immediate resolution.

4. Keeps customer's information confidential, including public places such as elevators or the cafeteria.

5. Provides assistance and offers help immediately, including finding someone else to meet the request, if unable to do so him/herself. Introduce other staff to customers when a hand-off occurs and explain that the person will provide excellent service.

6. Demonstrates commitment to excellent service recovery when a customer's expectations have not been met.

Commitment to Co-Workers:

1. Offers assistance to colleagues and other departments when needed.

2. Takes responsibility for solving problems regardless of origin; completes assignments, and respects deadlines.

3. Resolves conflict directly with colleagues and seeks assistance from others if the issue cannot be resolved. Refrains from criticism in public.

4. Mindful and respectful of others' time and schedules. Attends meetings on time and communicates any absences.

5. Provides co-workers with a status report for continuity of workflow when planning to be out of the office, off the unit, or away from the department

Communication Etiquette:

1. Respectful, courteous and professional in all forms of communication and follows facility's service communication protocol in all interactions.

2. Refrains from use of personal cell phone in patient care areas and keeps usage to a minimum at all other times while on duty.

3. Does not text or use e-mail during meetings (except for exigent or emergency situations).

4. Limits use of business cell phone during meetings (remain on vibrate and/or calls go to voicemail).

5. Makes every effort to answer telephone calls within three rings, introducing him/herself, department and title (if appropriate). Asks permission before placing the caller on hold or using the speakerphone. If caller is transferred, gives the caller the extension number of the person he or she is being transferred to. Offers further assistance to the caller upon completing the conversation.

6. Maintains an appropriate voicemail message and when away from the office has an out-of-office email message that is brief, current, and includes name and department and offers the caller options if possible.

7. Returns email and voicemail messages promptly but no later than within one business day (24 hours).

8. Always mindful of voice and language in public.

Self Management:

1. Reports to work appropriately groomed and in compliance with the Hospital's dress code. Wears identification badge at all times at chest level and facing outwards so identification is clearly visible.

2. Complete all assignments within deadlines or negotiates alternative actions and time frames in order to achieve desired outcomes.

3. Completes mandatory, annual education and competency requirements.

4. Follows DHS safety, infection control and employee health standards.

5. Demonstrates responsibility for personal growth, development and professional knowledge and competency.

6. Adhere to all DHS and department policies and procedures, including Code of Conduct and professional behavior standards. Does not exceed Hospital guidelines in reference to attendance, punctuality, and use of sick and unplanned absences. Provides notification of absences, lateness and vacation requests according to department guidelines. Respects length of time for lunch and break times.

7. Reviews, signs, and adheres to DHS and/or departmental confidentiality statement.