Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Home Health and Hospice

ECU Health provides home health and hospice care in 20 counties across eastern North Carolina. Services are coordinated from offices in Ahoskie, Greenville, Kenansville, Washington and Windsor. In addition, ECU Health operates the Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice, an 8-bed facility for patients who require a higher level of hospice care than can be provided at home.

Position Summary

The CAP Case Manager professional manages Community Alternative Program clients and provides medical social work assistance to agency home health patients. Position collaborates with the client, family, agency clinical staff, and other health care providers to facilitate client access to those health and social services which enhance the clients health and well-being and his/her ability to adhere to the prescribed social support medical treatment regimen in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible. The social work case manager provides case management services to an identified CAP client caseload as assigned by the Home Care and CAP Supervisor. Provides medical social work for home health patients as assigned by Home Care and CAP Supervisor in consultation with the Clinical Programs Manager. Position facilitates client access to requisite health/community resources and identifies and participates in the development of new resources when needed. The social work case manager provides social work services to adult clients in the clients home and in clinical settings.

Minimum Requirements

A bachelors degree in social work or related degree from an accredited college or university required.  Masters degree in social work from an accredited college or university preferred.

Evidence of at least two years of clinical experience providing direct social work services to clients in the clinical specialty area is preferred.

Previous experience as a case manager desirable.

Evidence of a high level of skill in assessment, identification or problems, development of community resources, and patient and family counseling.

Evidence of participation in career development for professional growth through use of literature, research and educational activities.

HeartSaver certification is required.

Must have Valid N.C. driver's license with minimum NC automobile insurance requirements.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Deirdre Buffington, Talent Acquisition Consultant - Nursing

ECU Health 

The Outer Banks Hospital

Email: [email protected]