Social Worker I

Social Worker Position

Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrates professional responsibility in the role of Social Worker.

2. Complies with personnel policies and hospital safety policies.

3. Maintains confidentiality when interacting with patients, families, personnel and the public.

4. Demonstrates ability to gather timely assessment information including components of home environment situation, support systems, coping skills/stressors, strengths, grief/loss issues, adjustment to illness, identified needs, and goals.

5. Develops and carries-out intervention plan and make appropriate referrals.

6. Documents patient assessment and intervention data utilizing Social Services documents and Continuum of Care form in medical record, which includes assessment, goals, interventions, options provided to pt/family, and referrals/outcome.

7. Demonstrates working knowledge of community resources, financial assistance programs, Advance Directive laws and process, guardianship/Mental Health commitment process, Medicaid/Medicare programs.

8. Takes initiative in gathering resource information.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Licensed as a Social Worker or Independent Social Worker through Iowa Dept. of Public Health and the State of Illinois preferred.

2. Must possess a master's degree from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education which included specialization in clinical practice preferred.

3. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field required. One to two years of social work experience in a health-care related setting preferred.

4. Excellent communication, diplomacy, and people skills required.

5. Acute observation skills necessary. Excellent communication, diplomacy and people skills required.

Our Commitment:

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.