SOCIAL WORKER/B.S., CASE MANAGEMENT

Description


WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH


Purpose . No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.


Excellence . We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.


Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.


Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH


SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into- including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION : Main Campus


DEPARTMENT: CASE MANAGEMENT

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 8-4:30

POSITION SUMMARY

Works as part an interdisciplinary team to facilitate the delivery of services to patients/families. Coordinates the discharge planning process. Uses assessment skills to accurately identify patients' needs and demonstrates the ability to provide safe, therapeutic environment for all ages, pediatric, youth, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Participates in patient/family teaching. Uses teaching literature and techniques for different age groups and learning needs.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Previous experience as a Social Worker in a hospital setting strongly desired.
• Computer skills preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, variety of cultures, etc.
• Good organization, prioritization, and problem solving skills.
• Flexible in work schedule, assignments and work load.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of personnel at all levels within and external to the organization.
• Ability to interpret and implement the policies and procedures of South Georgia Medical Center, regulatory agencies' standards and rules, reimbursement rules, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION
Substantial sitting, walking and standing. Light lifting (not to exceed 25 pounds), bending and pushing objects. Frequent exposure to patient care area. At times may be subject to high levels of stress. Requires considerable reading, mental effort.

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