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41056BR

Extended Job Title:

Sr Outreach Worker

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description:

Provide appropriate intervention services to patients and/or clients as well as their families receiving services within the

Community Living Assistance and Support Services Program. Work typically involves a variety of bio-psychosocial issues, assessment of the social needs as related to the patient's/client's health status, and the development of a plan of services, including advocacy, discharge planning, referrals and practical assistance necessary to accomplish desired objectives. Provides consultation, orientation and training to health care staff on the effects of bio-psycho-social, cultural

and economic issues on the management of patient/client health needs. They also serve as a resource referral service in advising clients and their families about available community resources.

Requisition ID:

41056BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

+ Participates in Departmental Performance Improvement which will satisfy both institutional and contractual requirements.

+ Employee is responsible for convening service planning team meetings and completing annual renewal and developing IPC.

+ Employee is responsible for completing face to face quarterly review. Responsible for communicating with Direct Service Agency and Individual/Family.

+ Maintain current information on services and products needed by persons with disabilities and be available to conduct presentations as needed. Provides phone coverage.

+ Collaborate with collateral agencies and providers to ensure compliance with Individual Service Plan. Conduct home visits as needed. Be on call on a rotating basis and counsel with clients and provide crisis intervention and advocate as needed.

+ Obtain all necessary authorization to provide services. Perform CLASS billing monthly.

+ Assist with planning, coordination and follow up on WTCMP special projects and provide.

+ CLASS training to new employees. Performs all other related duties, within the scope of practice, on an as needed basis or as required by Supervisor.

+ Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes

+ Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP’s values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork).

+ Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.

Grant Funded?:

Yes

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Work Location:

El Paso

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Knowledge of social work process, ability to assess client’s needs, ability to compile/maintain information on community resources.

+ Ability to develop positive relationships with clients and collateral agencies.

+ Problem solving and decision making skills.

+ Ability to conduct a client interview and ability to use a personal computer.

+ Previous experience working in an academic medical or health sciences center.

+ Bilingual in Spanish/English.

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Paul L Foster SOM Admin Elp

Required Attachments:

Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website (https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan/) .

Job Group:

Research Technicians

Shift:

Day

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications:

+ A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.

+ At least three years experience in a business office environment.

+ Higher education may substitute on a year for year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Jeanne Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx) .