Social Service Case Worker / Part-time (hourly)

Job Title

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

Coordinates patient progress toward achieving quality and cost outcomes; mobilizes resources and manages the system in response to current variances according to pre-established standards.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination and completion of post-discharge needs for patients requiring home care or extended care facility services. (40%)

Communicates and collaborates with physicians, patients, and outside agencies in the development of the discharge plan in conjunction with the Care Management and Social Work teams for a safe and timely discharge. (40%)

Communicates and collaborates with physicians and multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate management of resources and to attain patient and individualized goals in an appropriate and timely manner, and in the appropriate setting. (10%)

Facilitates group process related to psychosocial skill development. (10%)

Qualifications

Minimum

• BA/BS Degree in Social Work or related field

Preferred

• LSW or LSW eligibility
• 1 year experience in a hospital/multidisciplinary health care setting, or at least field placement in hospital social work

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate