A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
3011 Baltimore Ave Kansas City, MO 64108 The Program Social Worker (SW) is assigned to pediatric medical program or adult medical program. The Program SW provides to the program participant/legal guardian an orientation to program services and policies, completes psychosocial assessment, serve as liaison between rehabilitation team or therapy team and participant/legal guardian in providing updates on progress, projected discharge date for medical program services, identify and refer to appropriate community resources, provide support and education to patient/legal guardian, consultant regarding mandated reporting guidelines, intra-agency liaison relating to care, provides in-services to teams at Ability KC related to social services as requested, follows agency regulatory guidelines for social work services, serve as backup SW to other SW staff upon request of supervisor, and preform other duties as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work LBSW or LMSW in Missouri in good standing, required LMSW is preferred
Experience:
A minimum of one year relevant direct care social service clinical experience One year experience providing social work services in a medical/rehabilitation for medical programs or school setting, preferred
Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of community resources in transportation, housing, health care access, finances assistance, and relevant resources to the population served Knowledge of family dynamics and issues related to adjustment to disability Strong skills in time management, prioritization, punctuality, rapport building, team collaboration, and communication skills are required Basic computer skills including the use of Word and Excel, required
Who We Are:
Ability KC is the longest-standing private, not-for-profit, comprehensive outpatient medical rehabilitation facility in Kansas City serving thousands of individuals and their families annually and is nationally accredited and recognized as a leader in value-based care. Our organization proudly provides a unique, personalized approach to care, serving people of all ages through educational, vocational, and therapeutic services. From helping with a child's transition to kindergarten, to helping someone relearn how to drive or return to work, we're there for our community. Ability KC has been a designated comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility (CORF) since 2002, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities since 1971 and accreditation with National Association for the Education of Young Children. Our mission is to build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities by providing comprehensive educational, vocational and therapeutic services.
Our Culture:
We emphasize the well-being of every individual, ensuring there is meaning in what we do each day, with dedication to quality relationships, security in our finances, vibrancy in our physical and mental health and recent pride in contributions to our community. Our culture is built on three pillar principles - make a positive impact every day, embrace legacy and innovation, and together we rise. We offer Monday - Friday services, a Comprehensive Benefit Package that includes paid Winter Break and Wellness Care Leave. Ability KC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis or disability. Background and post offer drug screenings required.
