<p>Downstate IL - DSCC Hospital Liaison</p> <p>Hiring Department: Division of Specialized Care for Children</p> <p>Location: Springfield, IL USA</p> <p>Requisition ID: 1034023</p> <p>FTE: 1</p> <p>Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm</p> <p>Shift: Days</p> <p># of Positions: 1</p> <p>Workplace Type: Hybrid</p> <p>Posting Close Date: 6/9/2025</p> <p>Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $50,000 - $60,000</p> <p>About the University of Illinois Chicago</p> <p>UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.</p> <p>Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.</p> <p>Position Summary Under the supervision of the Home Care Enrollment Manager, the DSCC hospital liaison is responsible for outreach activities regarding all 3 DSCC programs - Core, Connect Care, and Home Care - as well as conducting in-person hospital visits to DSCC participants. The hospital liaison coordinates and facilitates the timely discharge of Medically Fragile Technology Dependent (MFTD) children eligible for the Home Care Program from the inpatient hospital setting and assists in the facilitation of the care coordination plan with the child's physicians. The hospital liaison has a physical presence in the hospitals, allowing DSCC and hospital staff to work collaboratively. In conjunction with hospital staff, the hospital liaison identifies the need for home care or other DSCC services and works collectively with the hospital and the DSCC Care Coordination Team to ensure referrals for DSCC services have been made. Duties & Responsibilities • 1. Identifies the need for DSCC services (Home Care, Core, Connect Care) and works collaboratively with hospital staff and the DSCC Care Coordination Team to ensure those services are ready at the time of discharge from the inpatient hospital setting. Those services include but may not be limited to in-home nursing and medical equipment and supplies, and care coordination. 2. Attends hospital rounds, meet with case managers/providers/families; review medical documentation to determine eligibility for DSCC programs and services. 3. Explains programs, services, enrollment, and care coordination to eligible families. Obtains documentation and partner with the hospital case management team and Enrollment Team/Care Coordination Team to address identified needs (for example, home modifications, identification of PCP in the community, transportation for medical appointments, other specialized equipment, and supplies). 4. Assists and collaborates as necessary with Connect Care participants while hospitalized, collecting clinical and treatment information, obtaining current participant's contact information for hard-to-reach members, or facilitating communication with the family, hospital team, and DSCC Transition of Care Coordinator. 5. Contributes as a subject matter expert on health education initiatives such as immunizations, weight management, the importance of physical activities, etc. 6. Offers clinical consultation when requested by care coordination team members. • 7. Elicits health and medical histories; assesses the social history and family history of children requesting, or eligible for, DSCC services in the hospital inpatient setting or the office setting of large group practices caring for medically fragile/technology dependent children and/or children with special health care needs. 8. Contributes data documentation such as care coordination activities notes into the organization's electronic records. • 9. Participates as a team member for the Home Care Regional Office multi-disciplinary and enrollment teams. Participates in monthly multidisciplinary case reviews as able; discuss and problem-solve complex situations (including input from the hospital team) with Enrollment Team/Care Coordination Team and leadership as indicated. • 10. Assists in the development of the care coordination plan with the child's physician(s), hospitals, and DSCC Care Coordinators. Participates in multidisciplinary team rounds, family care conferences, and discharge meetings; reach out to providers and families to identify care coordination needs; partner with the Enrollment and Care Coordination Team to develop care coordination plan • 11. Participates in outreach activities. Examples of outreach activities include preparing and delivering presentations to hospitals including social workers, case managers, and providers with the goal of explaining DSCC programs, services, and eligibility. Staffs booths at conferences. Presents information abou</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position. 2. Five years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience. (NOTE: A Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.) • Bachelor's Degree • Illinois licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse OR a Master's Degree in Social Work • 3 years of clinical experience.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Preference will be given for experience dealing with medically fragile/technology-dependent children.</p> <p>To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.</p> <p>Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.</p> <p>The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.</p> <p>The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation</p>