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Job SummaryThe case worker participates as a member of the health care team by contributing to the understanding of the social, emotional and economic factors, which relate to the patient’s illness, disability and age. Investigates, evaluates and acts upon high risk and referred cases and provides direct casework to patients and families. Provides counseling, crises management, bereavement services and arranges for home care, utilizing available community resources and arranges for extended care facility placement as indicated. Maintains open communication with all members of the interdisciplinary health care team and community agencies to facilitate care within the continuum. The case worker focuses on timely; appropriate discharge plans and coordinates with the case management department nurses to ensure benefits for services and insurance authorization.EducationMinimum:Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Counseling or other related health care fieldPreferred:N/ARegistration/Certification/Licensure:Act 33/73 ClearancesExperienceMinimum:Clinical rotation through educational program.Preferred:One year experience in a hospital setting.Other Requirements:Excellent communication skills and skills in customer service. Demonstrates leadership ability. Commitment to the delivery of qualitypatient care with the ability to develop and maintain effective, professional relationships with all members of the health care team.Status:Non-ExemptPhysical Requirements:The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:Occasional:(0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)Frequent:(1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.Non-Material HandlingStanding* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary. - FREQUENTWalking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about. - FREQUENTSitting* - Body remains in a seated position. - FREQUENTStooping- To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. - OCCASIONALBending- To flex the upper body forward. - OCCASIONALTwisting- To rotate the upper body forward. - OCCASIONALClimbing- To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders. - N/ALadders- To ascend and descend ladders. - N/AStairs- To ascend and descend stairs. - FREQUENTKneeling- To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONALSquatting- To move the body downwards by bending both knees. - OCCASIONALCrouching- To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs. - OCCASIONALCrawling- To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees. - N/AReaching Overhead- To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height. - OCCASIONALReaching Horizontal- To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONALGrasping- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object. - CONSTANTFinger Manipulation- To manipulate objects with the use of fingers. - CONSTANTSeeing- Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity. - CONSTANTHearing- Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTRepetitive Upper Extremity Use- Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - CONSTANTRepetitive Lower Extremity Use- Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - CONSTANTMaterial HandlingPushing* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pushing refers to moving an object away from theperson.OCCASIONALUP TO 20#Pulling* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pulling refers to moving an object towards theperson.OCCASIONALUP TO 20#Lift- Floor to waistOCCASIONALUP TO 20#Lift- Waist to shoulderOCCASIONALUP TO 20#Lift- Shoulder to overheadOCCASIONALUP TO 20#Carrying- To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)OCCASIONALUP TO 20#Environmental FactorsWorking alone- OCCASIONALWorking in cramped quarters- FREQUENTConstant interruptions- CONSTANTWorking with hands in water- N/AUse of power tools- N/AWorking on ladders/scaffolding- N/AExposure to vibration- N/AExposure to dust- N/AExposure to noise(constant) - N/AExposure to electrical energy(outlets, etc) - N/AExposure to termperature changes(heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/AExposure to slippery walking surfaces- N/AExposure to solvents, grease, oils- N/AExposure to radiant energy, i.e. computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) * - CONSTANTWorking with bloodborne pathogens- N/ACardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical DemandPhysicalDemandMetLevelExamples of similar activity intensitySedentary toLight0 - 3.5Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.Medium3.6 - 6.3House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf(carrying clubs).Heavy to Very Heavy> 6.4Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.As relates to this position:Sedentary to Light - CONSTANTMedium - N/AHeavy to Very Heavy - N/A

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