Offsite Case Worker

Job description

Various locations.
MedRite Urgent Care provides residents and visitors of NY, NJ, and FL, with a modern solution for urgent medical treatment and routine healthcare. The demands put on us by work obligations, family responsibilities, and hectic schedules can make it difficult to seek medical services within the traditional nine-to-five doctor’s office model. We solve this problem by providing individualized care in patients' homes or on a walk-in basis with same-day availability. Our licensed providers can treat virtually all non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses, and we also offer services for preventative care, routine wellness, pediatric patients, occupational healthcare, and more. When you need to see a provider quickly, MedRite Urgent Care is here for you.
Case Worker:
The Case Worker’s primary responsibility will be to provide case management services to guests, ensuring that all feasible needs are satisfied where possible. They will be responsible for a variety of casework activities, such as meeting with residents and preparing psychosocial evaluations, which include gathering, analyzing, and evaluating data as well as developing service plans. The ideal candidate is proficient in Microsoft Office and Spanish. As part of the team, you will be providing MEDRITE services and excellent care for migrant populations. The pay rate for this position is $27 - $30 per hour.
Keys to success:
The capacity to listen to patients speaking Spanish and problem-solve within means is essential for every position on this project. All staff members must be considerate and kind to patients. Team member must be flexible, and solution-focused with attention to detail, and the ability to quickly process and disseminate information to patients, team, and leaders. Must possess strong supervisory qualities, as well as the capacity to train others. The majority of the patient population speaks Spanish (preferred), but fluency in other languages, including French, Creole, Haitian, Wolof, and ASL, is a benefit.
Responsibilities:
· Setup and teardown/cleanup workstations at day's end.
· Responsible for a variety of casework activities, such as meeting with residents and preparing psychosocial evaluations, which include gathering, analyzing, and evaluating data as well as developing service plans.
· Utilize materials efficiently with minimal waste.
· In charge of informing residents about the facility's rules and regulations as well as providing information about the service plan process.
· Respect and safeguard the confidentiality of guest-related information.
· Responsible for caseload and conducts record-keeping activities as needed, such as case notes and census statistics reports, while ensuring that all documents are kept confidential.
· Maintain a positive working atmosphere.
· Refer residents to appropriate agencies and programs as needed and build rapport and a professional connection with all stakeholders.
· Assist residents in forming connections with outside services. Makes transportation arrangements for relevant appointments.
· Deal with emergencies when they arise and arrange for medical aid.
· Participate in frequent staff meetings and report progress to supervisor.
· Demonstrate the ability to detect priorities in workflow organization. Capable of performing duties autonomously with little direct supervision.
· Demonstrate good and helpful interactions with clients, visitors, contract employees, volunteers, and coworkers.
· Perform additional responsibilities as needed.
· Demonstrate a dedication to creating a supportive work environment and maintain a good attitude at work and toward the job.
· Project a positive image while interacting with the public and clients and is prepared to go above and beyond to contribute to the development of a quality and compassionate shelter/program.
.Must have casework experience.
Qualifications:
· Proficiency in Spanish or other languages preferred. 
· Knowledge of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
· Outstanding writing and verbal communication abilities.
· Strong organizational abilities as well as the capacity to multitask.
· Bachelor’s degree
MEDRITE is EEO/AAP compliant.
MEDRITE is an equal opportunity employer (EEO/AAP). We recognize and respect the inherent value and dignity of all individuals. We commit to creating and sustaining an environment that values varied cultures, heritages, and experiences. MEDRITE is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. The above-mentioned job description is not intended to specify the plethora of tasks that may be allocated, but rather to provide the applicant with a general understanding of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. The essential functions of the role may alter as the nature of the company demands changes. MEDRITE management is responsible for the continual monitoring of all personnel activities in their various areas of supervision, as well as the complete implementation of the Equal Opportunity policy and Affirmative Action Plan.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $27.00 

Job Type: Full-time