Social Worker / MSW | Visiting Nurse Association of Erie County

Search for a Provider, Specialty, Service or Location Social Worker / MSW Job Summary The Visiting Nurse Association of Erie County is actively seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker with a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in clinical social work, with expertise in patient assessment, community resource coordination, and behavioral health. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of senior residents by providing comprehensive psychosocial support, end-of-life care, and case management services.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct a psychosocial assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the program. This includes emotional, social, financial, and environmental resources and to identify appropriate psychosocial problems, interventions, and goals for the patient’s plan of care. Development and implementation of the Bereavement Plan of Care for the bereaved following the hospice patient’s death. The Bereavement Plan of Care is developed using: The bereavement assessment, the risk assessment, Input from the IDG re: bereavement issues during care of the patient as well as at the death visit, and Interaction with the bereaved following the patients death. Participate in IDG meetings and the development of the patient’s/bereaved’ s plan of care. Observe, record and report changes on the patient’s emotional and social factors that are being affected by the patient’s illness and his/her need for care and his/her response to treatment. Maintain and submit written clinical records as deemed by Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan and daily notes. Evaluate the patients and family’s response to, and effectiveness of, the medical social work intervention. Confirm, on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits with the patients’ Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits. Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities. If the patient/family declines Social Work services, the Social Worker continues to offer support to the IDG in it’s care of the patient and to monitor the patient/caregiver’s evolving needs. Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Medical Social Worker practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading. Act as a consultant to the members of the health team, assists them in understanding the social, emotional, and environmental factors related to the patient’s health problems. Help patients to utilize the resources of their families and the community. Participate in memorial services, grief support groups, community education, preparation of mailings, bereavement calls, bereavement visits, and other services when deemed necessary. Provide referrals to community resources and professional services when deemed necessary. Must be flexible to accept other duties needed or assigned by the resident or institution. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education along with one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting and will be supervised by an MSW. Required state licensure or certification. If BSW, one year of social work experience mandatory; if MSW, on year of social work experience preferred. Home Health and/or Hospice experience preferred Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

BENEFITS:

LECOM’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package including: Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $100/ month! Full Family Medical Insurance is only $370/month! Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance can take advantage of waived co-pays and deductibles at LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital. 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service! Paid time off accruals – vacation and sick 6 paid holidays each calendar year Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost! Employee referral program Employee appreciation/recognition events Employee assistance program and discounted membership at the LECOM Fitness and Wellness Center Up to $200/month towards childcare The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Features Job Category LECOM Institute for Successful Living #J-18808-Ljbffr LECOM Health and Wellness Center