What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker Master of Social Work- Home Care position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Benefits Effective Date of Hire
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
Pension Plan
Retirement Plan
Advancement Opportunities
Employee Discounts
Certification Pay
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the delivery of social work services to identified home care clients. The Social Worker provides support and counseling to referred clients and facilitates financial and long-term care planning, as needed. The Social Worker is responsible for communicating with health care team and documenting all care activities.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Rchester Regional Health Home Care - Monroe Ave
DEPARTMENT: Social Work
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, Days
ATTRIBUTES
Masters Degree in Social Work with a minimum of five years direct Social Work experience.
LMSW required
Home visiting experience strongly preferred.
Proven psycho social assessment skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills essential.
Ability to stay organized and flexible important.
Possession of a valid NYS driver’s license and own car required.
Requires pre-employment physical exam as required by NYS Dept. of Health
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care. Helps patient and family understand and accept the illness and to anticipate its accompanying adjustments. Coordinates resources to alleviate the financial impact of illness and assists patient and family in planning for payment of medical care. Determines the need for continued social work service and draws upon other community agencies that can further assist the patient and family.
Community. Serves as liaison with social work departments and other health and social agencies in the community. Keeps social work staff informed of community and agency issues.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
PAY RANGE: $60,500.00 - $76,000.00
Salary : $60,500 - $76,000
