What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees, including per diems are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service.
Job Overview
The Per Diem Social Worker is responsible for providing assessments, planning, interventions and follow-up for patients and family members at Shriners Children's across the continuum of care. Through this function, by joining the team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on our patient's experience. You'll help to provide continuity of care for positive outcomes in our family centered environment.
Per Diem Social Worker Schedule:
- Able to work every Friday 8:00-4:30
- Coverage for the full-time social worker when on PTO
- Coverage in conjunction with our social worker for the neuromuscular clinic which is held every other month on the 3rd Wed & Thurs (one day would be sufficient if unable to do both)
Responsibilities
- Documents assessments, interventions, plans and evaluations in accordance with regulatory agency requirements and SHC policy.
- Coordinates the plan of care plan to achieve desired outcomes and integrates the work of the health care team by coordinating resources and services necessary to accomplish agreed-upon goals.
- Advocates by supporting or recommending services for the protection of the patient's health, safety and rights.
- Collaborates by working with patients, families, caregivers and the health care team locally and within the system to jointly communicate, problem solve, and share accountability for optimal outcomes.
- Arranges services among community agencies, physicians, patients, family, caregivers and others involved in the plan of care.
Qualifications
Education
Masters in Social Work required
Required experience
- 3 years experience preferred
Certification
Social Work license in state of practice
Current Case Management Certification (CMC, ACM or ANCC) is preferred, or the ability to attain certification within 12 months of hire or 12 months of eligibility
Additional knowledge and skills:
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
- Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office Suite™ required
