Social Worker III

LOCATION : KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Social Work Services

POSITION STATUS: 0.30 | Temporary


SALARY RATE: $28.6200 (Hourly)


SHORTAGE DIFFERENTIAL : $2.02/an hour

JOB DUTIES:


A) Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, working closely with Case Management, Utilization review and the Unit Managers, supporting all of the patient care areas of the hospital.


B) Takes part in the care planning process by attending Care Progression Rounds and participating in other venues that promote appropriate discharge planning and continuity of patient care.


C) Offers supportive services to indigent, abused or displaced patients utilizing appropriate standards of Social Work.


D) Works closely with all patients, their families, and other significant persons in order to enable them to deal with the impact of illness on individual and family functioning. Maintains awareness of the fact that the hospital may not be the appropriate place for a patient, thereby facilitating in a timely manner a transfer or discharge to another facility or level of care more appropriate to the patient's needs in a timely manner. Proactively recommends options for care, including internal and external community/government resources, in developing short-term and long-term care plans.


E) Connects patients with resources, agencies or services identified as needed for the patient or family during the Social Work assessment, care progression rounds, etc. including but not limited to home health, hospice, bereavement counseling, mental health, substance abuse services, etc.


F) Completes assessments and documents findings and ongoing issues that include the following:

1. A social history and assessment of current social and emotional needs.
2. A current social work plan to meet identified needs.
3. Regular progress notes indicating the patient's status.
4. Appropriate discharge plans.
5. Evidence of regular review of social work and discharge plans in conjunction with the overall plan of care, including prior level of functioning, barriers to discharge, and the resolution or plan to resolve these issues.


G. Assists with placement, transportation, acquiring durable medical equipment, and referrals for outpatient services.


H. Assists patients to complete an Advance Directive, if desired.


I. Works with patients who have legal encumbrances that relate to their stay in the hospital. Assists patients and families in advocating to receive appropriate services within the community.


J. Works closely with the legal system regarding mental health civil commitments. Collaborates with other disciplines in assessing, planning and providing services for patients utilizing bio psychosocial information.


K. Provides crisis counseling and responds to the need for support and guidance when someone has lost a loved one.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

Education Requirement: Graduation with a bachelor's degree or master's degree in social work from a program of study accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or a doctoral degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or a comparable regional accreditation body.


Specialized Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved helping individuals and their families find satisfactory ways of identifying their problems, coping with their conditions, and functioning effectively within their environments. Depending on the employment setting and the kinds of clients or patients served, job duties and responsibilities may vary, although typically the work will include the identification and evaluation of the client's or patient's problems and needs; the development of a service or treatment plan, sometimes in tandem with other professionals working in an interdisciplinary team; the initiation and implementation of the service plan, either directly or through the authorization of provider/vendor services; monitoring of services being provided; and evaluation/assessment of the client's or patient's progress, with amendments to the service/treatment plan made as appropriate.

Knowledge and Abilities Required: In addition to the knowledge and abilities required to perform the work of this series, persons with social work degree, by virtue of their education and training also bring with them knowledge of principles, procedures, techniques, trends, research, values, ethical standards and practices of professional social work; theories, methods and techniques of psychosocial assessment and diagnostic impressions in order to evaluate and provide treatment for the social service needs of individuals, couples, families and groups to prevent psychosocial dysfunction, disability or impairment including emotional, mental and behavioral disorders; social casework principles, practices, methods and techniques, including group work, community organization and planning; social work research methods and techniques; and the ability to apply professional social work knowledge, principles, ethics and skills in direct practice with individuals and groups, and in supervising other social workers and healthcare services specialists; understand and demonstrate skill in the application of social work principles, methods and practices; and effectively communicate the principles of social work practice or a specific discipline within the practice of social work.

Driver's License: For certain positions, applicants may be required to have a driver's license.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.


MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.


CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.


VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.


HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.


MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.


CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job, offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.


IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION


Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.


CONTACT INFORMATION : KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750. For employment opportunities, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io, email: View email address on click.appcast.io or visit our website at


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