Program Services Specialist IDOC Diabetes Telemedicine Program Job Opening in Chicago, IL at University of Illinois Chicago

Job Posting for Program Services Specialist IDOC Diabetes Telemedicine Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Program Services Specialist IDOC Diabetes Telemedicine Program

Program Services Specialist - IDOC Diabetes Telemedicine Program

Hiring Department: DOM Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metab

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024605

Posting Close Date: 2/27/24

About the University of Illinois Chicago

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.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of .

Description:

The Program Services Specialist provides community education and critical life resources to the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) Telemedicine patients, specifically in Diabetes care, during incarceration and re-entry. Build collaborations and linkages with partnering agencies that help ensure a smooth transition for the IDOC population. Maintain programmatic data sets kept for approved clinical and research activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist with the Diabetes Management Clinic by developing greater education on the disease process and support with scheduling/referring to the UI Health Diabetes Management clinics post-release, identifying resources in the community relating to possible insurance, other medical resources, and other ancillary services for pending and post-release patients.

Enhance capacity building statewide regarding identifying employment and low-income housing opportunities for our re-entry patients.

Manage CADE and additional data bases and sets to ensure that information is available for statistical reporting.

Create linkages with community care service providers throughout the state and make provisions to travel in the immediate future to discuss streamlining referral processes for transitioning telemedicine patients.

Participate in divisional and departmental research activities related to incarcerated and re-entry populations.

Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:

A. Coursework in social work or behavioral sciences, or closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

B. Progressively more responsible work experience in social service/ counseling at a paraprofessional level under qualified supervision.

2. Minimum of one year of experience, including volunteer engagement with individuals receiving post-release (re-entry) services, such as facilitating access to healthcare, medication assistance, and community and mental health support.

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.

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 180 days of employment.

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 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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.
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