Case Management Specialist II - Social Work

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Supports patients and families in identifying and accessing essential benefits and services—including disability, financial assistance, housing applications, and other resources critical to patient wellbeing. Collaborates closely with UVMMC Case Managers to navigate a wide range of community programs and external supports.

Facilitates the preparation and submission of legal documentation for guardianship proceedings when patients lack decision-making capacity, particularly in relation to discharge planning.

Serves as a key resource to the Case Management Team, offering expertise on community benefit programs and patient support services. Works in partnership with other specialists and the office coordinator to ensure seamless cross coverage, promoting continuity of care and efficient service delivery across the team.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in SW or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which knowledge and skills would be acquired, normally a bachelors in SW & 3 minimum of years of discharge planning experience.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 3 years of inpatient hospital case management experience.