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Peoria, Springfield or O'Fallon - DSCC Hospital Liaison

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jul 11, 2025


Peoria, Springfield or O'Fallon - DSCC Hospital Liaison

Peoria, Springfield or O'Fallon - DSCC Hospital Liaison

Hiring Department: Division of Specialized Care for Children

Location: Springfield, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1034023

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Posting Close Date: 7/24/2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $50,000 - $60,000

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.

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.

We are looking for a caring and organized person to be a Hospital Liaison for the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC). In this role, the hospital liaison is responsible for outreach activities regarding all DSCC programs, as well as conducting in-person hospital visits to DSCC participants. The hospital liaison coordinates and facilitates the timely discharge of medically complex 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 - attending hospital rounds and meeting with case managers and families. In conjunction with hospital staff, the hospital liaison identifies the need for DSCC services and works collectively with the hospital and the DSCC Care Coordination Team to ensure referrals for DSCC services have been made. This position is a great fit for staff with experience in a hospital setting who enjoys helping families and working as part of a team.

Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Enrollment and Specialty Care, 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.

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.

    Preferred Qualifications
    Preference will be given for experience dealing with medically fragile/technology-dependent children.

    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 within 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 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.

    The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

    To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15061?c=uic

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