Social Work Case Manager
(Female, Age 33) from Austin, TX
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Social Work Case Manager |
|---|---|
| Salary | $43,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Austin, TX |
| Years Experience | 1.5 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
I work for one of the largest health insurance companies in the country. There are offices across the country and 4 hubs of service
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I work with members who are having financial or other problems related to their healthcare
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
Health Insurance, disability, wellness incentives, mental health benefits
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
a little underpaid
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
I work in a cubicle and will soon be working at home so I work with everyone telephonically and electonically and I do like it
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Work in cube and soon in home office
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 2
Benefits: 5
Hours: 4
Co-Workers: 6
Supervisors: 7
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 3
The Actual Work: 1
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | Get ready for work |
| 8am to 9am | Drive to wrok |
| 9am to 10am | Log onto computer and check email and organize for the day |
| 10am to 11am | Discuss issues with doctor in area to learn more about guidance |
| 11am to 12pm | Make contact with 2 members… now have to do research |
| 12pm to 1pm | Lunch |
| 1pm to 2pm | COntinue research for members |
| 2pm to 3pm | Prepare mailings for two members. Send off |
| 3pm to 4pm | Cotnact members (3) and leave messages because unabel to reach |
| 4pm to 5pm | Send emails |
| 5pm to 6pm | Drive home |
| 6pm to 7pm | Home |
| 7pm to 8pm | Home |
| 8pm to 9pm | Home |
| 9pm to 10pm | Home |
| 10pm to 11pm | Home |
| 11pm to 12am | Home |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
Intenet
What was the application process?
Online submission
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes two group interviews with two phone interviews
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
No idea
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
no, my employer uses my experience but would not have been able to prepare me
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Masters degree with 4 years of experience in many areas of medical social work
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. It is essential. The ideas on how to read policy and and know how to locate resources.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
Yes, was in several medical fields
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Yes. It is a wonderful position for a social worker because of the timeframe and the positive impact you can have with members who really need help and usually don’t have access.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Good Organization, Friendly and helpful, Motivated, Cooperative
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Definately! Must have Masters
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Make sure that you gain well-rounded experience and know how to locate and utiliize resources. You must be persistance and work well with people
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes, I would like to expand my role and supervise others soon
What are your current career goals?
Supervising others and getting my PhD to teach
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
Nope. I love my job
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Social Work Case Manager | 2 years | 43000 | Work with members in need of assistance due to medical issues |
| Prior Job 2 | Social Worker | 1 year | 35000 | WOrk with hospital patients with issues |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:2.8
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
2.9 | SMU | Psychology |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
3.6 | SWT | Social Work |
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