Social Worker

Job Title

Medically Related Social Work Services

Job Description

To provide medically related social work services, which support the physical, mental and psychosocial well being of each resident and their family. The services will be provided in accordance with Elizabeth Seton Children's Center philosophy, mission, standards and policies.

Monday-Friday 9:30-5:30 w/rotational Saturday

Job Functions and Responsibilities

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures.
• Continually strive to improve the organization's systems and/or services.
• Make decisions as a team to fulfill our mission, share recognition, and learn from failures.
• Treat every resident, family member, and co-worker with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
• SW orients the family to the Children's Center and facilitates the admission process with the interdisciplinary team. SW reviews the Admission Packet and the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Provide case management services for a caseload of 40 plus residents.
• SW interviews the family and any collateral contacts to complete the initial psychosocial assessment and updates as needed.
• SW assesses and assists the resident and family with governmental benefits, such as SSI and Medicaid as well as school placement, guardianship and other legal/social needs.
• Participates as an integral member of the inter-disciplinary and work collaboratively with resident, families, physicians, therapists and nurses to ensure high quality care.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, by reviewing case notes, logging events and progress in both the EMR and the required Care Plan sections of the MDS in accordance with regulatory guidelines and timelines.
• Advocates for the mental, physical, emotional, social, educational and spiritual needs of the resident/family.
• SW works closely with the child welfare system and assists the Interdisciplinary team when concerns of abuse/neglect arise. SW follows all protocols as a state mandated reporter.
• Prepares resident's discharge by reviewing and amplifying discharge plans; coordinating discharge and post-discharge requirements; orienting and training family members; providing resources.
• In collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team, SW co-ordinates a safe discharge planning process. Including completion of appropriate referrals for durable medical equipment (DME) supplies, private duty nursing, home health aide, evaluations and assessment for related therapies, pharmacy, WIC and transition to community medical providers.
• Keeps informed of community resources and makes appropriate referrals to support the psychosocial needs of both the resident and family.
• Facilitates and encourages resident/family involvement at the Children's Center. Encourage family participation in care plan meetings and keeps family/legal guardian informed of child's progress.
• Provides palliative care and end of life services to residents and families. Follow up with families for bereavement support and collaborates with Physicians to establish Advance Directives.
• Attends and participates in the annual mandated training program, and other workshops and training, either in-house or off-site.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or administrator.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Master Social Worker Degree (MSW) from an accredited University in Social Work - Required.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Required.

Experience:

• Two years of post-graduate experience, including work with families and children, preferably in a pediatric setting.
• Experience or exposure to medically complex children and their families.

Employee Requirements:

• Bilingual a plus but not required
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
• Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of this Center which includes a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds.
• Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident's blood/body fluids.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary.

Working Conditions:

• Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area.
• Will be subject to frequent interruptions.
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

Salary Range:

$73,500/Yr. to $80,000/Yr