A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
The Social Worker assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties that predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum health and medical care benefits. Plans, organizes, and implements social work services to patients and families. Provides emotional care and advocacy and maintains effective working relationships with community resources and services. Works closely with and maintains a good working relationship with the patient Treatment Team. Utilizes the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Will perform duties of Activities Director for swingbed unit and document those activities. Performs other job duties as assigned
Performance Expectations:
Learns and follows various regulatory guidelines Manages daily workload Is proficient at managing and prioritizing multiple tasks Maintains professional relationships with community resources such as Nursing Homes, Personal Care Homes, Home Health, Hospice, DME, etc. Adapts to change as necessary Proficient in rules of spelling, grammar, and punctuation Appropriately documents Social Services MDS sections in line with CMS guidelines Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative, and motivation to achieve the department's goals. Champions the development and growth of safety culture. Participates in all competencies planned for the job role before deadlines. Complies with the departmental and facility policy. Follows the policies in the Employee Handbook. Uses "We Care" philosophy in daily communication Required appropriate use of the department's communication app. The spreading of rumors and gossip creates unnecessary turmoil, weakens working relationships, and is contrary to the spirit of the hospital, and is prohibited. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education/Skills Degree in social work from accredited school of social work; prefer Medical Social Worker. Prefer LCSW and ACSW (Academy of Certified Social Workers) certification. Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred.
Work Experience:
Prefer at least one year of social work experience in a health-related agency or facility. Certification/Licensure-DUE
UPON HIRE
Current License with the MS Board of Examiners for
Social Workers Mental Demands:
Ability to organize required tasks, cooperate with others, follow policy/procedure, and relate positively and effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health professionals, and the general public. Ability to assess clients and initiate and guide others in problem-solving process. Ability to become familiar with community agencies and their policies/procedures. Ability to work independently as well as function effectively as a team member, has initiative, and functions under stress.
