Medicaid Caseworker

VITAS Healthcare; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in Lakeland, FL seeks a Caseworker to support patients and families within the hospice program. You will provide direct casework services, assess needs, and help coordinate resources to enhance comfort and quality of life.

The role requires at least two years in a health-care environment with patient contact and strong knowledge of community resources. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field is required, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in a health-care environment focusing on community resources and patient contact.
• Ability to work with community resources and navigate local programs.
• Capable of proficient use of company software programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing direct casework services to patients and families within the hospice program.
• Utilize community resources to support patient care and family assistance.
• Coordinate with the care team to ensure timely access to services.

Skills

Community resources knowledge

Work with minimal supervision

Software proficiency

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related Social Science

Job description

The Caseworker is that member of patient care operations whose primary function is to assist in providing direct casework services to the patient and family within the hospice program of care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of two (2) years experience in a health-care environment in which the primary job function was community resources utilization which included patient contact.

• Reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passenger or requires ability to cope with the stress of experiencing repeated loss.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources within the specific community in which the hospice is located.
• Knowledge of local, county, applicable state and federal assistance programs.
• Capacity to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to become proficient in company software programs.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related Social Science field from an accredited school.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

EOE/AA M/F/D/V