Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Details

• Department: Grants Early Steps

• Schedule: Part Time, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; 4-6 weekends a year.

• Hospital: Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart

• Location: Remote MUST reside in or near the Western Panhandle for events and meetings (Okaloosa, Walton, Santa Rosa or Escambia Counties.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Coordinate access to health-related services by assisting clients with utilizing available resources.

• Identify potential clients, complete initial needs assessment, and maintain follow-up to ensure appropriate guidance to health services.

• Provide informal counseling, education, and social support to clients.

• Assist clients with utilizing available resources, including scheduling medical appointments, accompanying clients to appointments, and assisting with completion of medical program applications.

• Develop and maintains strong working relationships with external (referral sources and community agencies) and internal contacts (departmental team members).

• Maintain accurate client records by documenting all contacts, services provided, and outcomes in order to track all clients and services for future reference.

Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• Marketing and/or outreach and event coordination experience

• Understanding of Early Intervention work for ages 0-3 years old and/or strong desire to learn..

• Positive/Outgoing personality to connect with families and the community

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Sacred Heart is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare to children and adults in South Alabama and Northwest Florida communities and operates Northwest Florida's only children's hospital. Our faith-based ministry offers caregivers the opportunity to flourish personally and professionally in a variety of specialties, including cardiology, brain and spine, pediatrics, women's health, orthopedics and cancer care.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

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