Social Worker ; MSW

Job Description Summary

*** Sing-On Bonus Available
*** The VOCA (Victims of Crime Acts) MAP (MUSC Advocacy Program) Social Worker (MSW) reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under guidance of the Coordinator, the VOCA Social worker provides direct support and interventions to patients and their families when there is a suspicion or report of abuse and/or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, intimate partner violence (IPV), and/or sexual abuse/assault.

This role provides education, counseling, safety plans, lethality assessments and referrals to resources such as IPV/Elder Abuse agencies, safe houses, therapists, free or low cost legal aid agencies, DSS and law enforcement agencies. This position communicates findings with the appropriate MUSC clinicians.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Regular

CC004054 CHS - MAP Social Work (MUSC Advocacy Program)

Salary

Health-27

40

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Available

Master's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

MSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners. Certification in case management preferred.

The VOCA (Victims of Crime Acts) MAP (MUSC Advocacy Program) Social Worker (MSW) reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under guidance of the Coordinator, the VOCA Social worker provides direct support and interventions to patients and their families when there is a suspicion or report of abuse and/or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, intimate partner violence (IPV), and/or sexual abuse/assault.

This role provides education, counseling, safety plans, lethality assessments and referrals to resources such as IPV/Elder Abuse agencies, safe houses, therapists, free or low cost legal aid agencies, DSS and law enforcement agencies. This position communicates findings with the appropriate MUSC clinicians.

Education:

Master's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Credentials: MSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners. Certification in case management preferred.

Mobility & Posture:
Standing:
Continuous, Sitting:
Continuous, Walking:
Continuous, climbing stairs:
Infrequent, working indoors:
Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes):
Infrequent, working from elevated areas:
Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces:
Frequent, Kneeling:
Infrequent, bending at the waist:
Continuous, Twisting at the waist:
Frequent, Squatting:
Frequent

Manual Dexterity & Strength:
Pinching operations:
Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands):
Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands):
Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands):
Continuous, reaching overhead:
Frequent, Reaching in all directions:
Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders):
Continuous, Full use of both legs:
Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities):
Frequent.

Lifting & Force Requirements:
Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted:
Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”:
Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead:
Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force:
Frequent

Vision & Sensory:
Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes):
Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far):
Continuous, Color discrimination:
Continuous, Depth perception:
Continuous, Peripheral vision:
Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction):
Continuous, Tactile sensory function:
Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination:
Continuous.

• Olfactory (smell) function:
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