Social Worker Position Available In Brevard, Florida

Social Worker Home Health Care of Florida – 4.3 Brevard County, FL Job Details Temporary | Part-time $50 – $65 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications

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JOB SUMMARY

: A Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides social work services to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager. Services are furnished by a qualified social worker or by a qualified social work assistant under the supervision of a qualified social worker.

QUALIFICATIONS

: 1. A person who has a master’s or doctorate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and has one year experience in a health care setting, 2. Has a baccalaureate degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other field related to social work, and has had at least one year experience in a health care setting (functions as an assistant). 3. Three to five (3-5) years experience, preferred. 4. One (1) year experience in home care, preferred. 5. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency. 6. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment. 7. Ability to work with individuals to enlist cooperation of many people to perform/achieve a common goal.

RESPONSIBILITIES

: 1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies/procedures. 2. Understands and promotes principles of continuous performance improvement. 3. Acts as a consultant to other Agency personnel. 4. Participates in the coordination of Agency’s services with the services of other community resources; uses community resources. 5. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient information. 6. Serves as a resource person to employees, patients, physicians and other allied healthcare providers. 7. Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with physicians. 8. Accepts responsibility for regular attendance and punctuality. 9. Maintains current knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for social work services. 10. Immediately reports any accident, incident, lost articles or unusual occurrence to Clinical Manager. 11. Participates in -services and/or continuing education programs. 12. Participates in patient care conferences. 13. Maintains contact with community support groups and provides professional expertise as required. 14. Plans/coordinates all social services within the Agency. 15. Documents all patient/family services provided as required by Agency policy 16. Assists physician and other team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to health problems. 17. Participates in the development of the plan of care. 18. Prepares clinical and progress notes. 19. Works with the family. 20. Participates in discharge planning. 21. Other duties assigned by Clinical Manager (or Social Worker, if Social Work Assistant). : Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. : Supervised by:

Clinical Manager/ If Social Work Assistant:

Social Worker :

High risk : Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity and to do bending, lifting and/or standing on a regular basis.
• Light lifting may be required.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while sitting or standing.

I have read the above job description and fully understand the conditions set forth therein, and if employed as a Medical Social Worker, I will perform these duties to the best of my knowledge and ability.

Job Types:

Part-time, Temporary Pay:

$50.00 – $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

Home Health Schedule:

Choose your own hours Day shift Evening shift Monday to

Friday Experience:

Home Health Care:

1 year (Required)

Social Worker:

3 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Brevard County, FL (Required)

Work Location:

On the road