Social Worker, MSW - Pediatric Hospital Violence Intervention

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

·         Department: Pediatrics​​

·         Sign On Bonus: $10,000​

·         Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift

​·         No Weekends / No Holidays

​·         Starting Pay: $28.36

·         Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​

·         Location: Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital - STL

This position involves comprehensive engagement with patients, including hospital, home, and school visits, to provide support and intervention in cases of violence. We are seeking someone who can manage a caseload of approximately 12-15 patients, ensuring each individual receives the attention and care they need.

The ideal candidate for this position would hold a LCSW or LMSW, demonstrating a strong foundation in social work principles and a commitment to the well-being of those affected by violence.

It is an opportunity that involves collaborating with other St. Louis Hospitals and Washington University.

Job Summary:

Provides social work assistance to patients and families as related to social determinants of health.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
• May consult with members of the multi-disciplinary team in liaison with community resources to support the patient's treatment.
• Assists patients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the patient with his/her needs.
• Active participant with other members of the team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in Social Work

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

• None

Department:

8457000010 Trauma Ctr Admin

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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