Medical Social Worker - Child Advocacy

Facility:
Dayton Children’s
- Main Campus Department:
Social

Work Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

40 Job Details:
The Social Worker for the Child Advocacy (CA) Department is responsible for serving patients in the emergency department, inpatient units, and the Child Advocacy Clinics when there is a concern for suspected child physical or sexual abuse or child neglect. As an integral part of the Child Advocacy team, the social worker assists families through assessment, collaboration, coordination, mandated referrals, education, community resource linkage and advocacy.

Through psychosocial and intervention strategies, this social worker assists patients and families with issues related to resource needs, treatment and prevention. Social worker is responsible for the delivery of social work services which are available to the patient, the patient’s family, and other persons significant to the patient. This position provides psychosocial assessment of the patient and family, including child abuse and neglect risk factors, protective factors, resources, safety, and other needs and barriers.

Social worker identifies, coordinates, and utilizes community resources to provide support to families and patients in crisis or experiencing trauma, and provides education and resources to optimize coping, functioning and prevention. Social worker provides emotional support, education and advocacy to patients and families to ensure the patient’s health and safety needs are met. Participates as a professional team member in planning for a safe discharge.

Collaborates with referring providers, medical social workers, Dayton Children’s medical teams, and community agency personnel including Children Services and Law Enforcement agencies. Social worker demonstrates the ability to work independently while supporting a strong team approach to helping patients and families. Valid driver’s license required for services at Child Advocacy Center clinics and community education events. Social Worker assists in departmental onboarding, training, coaching and job shadowing, participates in the Department’s peer mentoring program for new staff and provides mentoring to staff around developing medical social work skills in child abuse and neglect.

Ongoing opportunities are available for quality improvement, advocacy, research, and ongoing education. Social workers complete additional special projects as requested. Social Worker participates in the social work coverage plan and the holiday rotation coverage plan. Department Specific Job Details:

Education:

Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution required

Experience:

1-2 years working within Healthcare or Hospital preferred

Certifications:

Licensed through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, LSW required

Skills:

Professional skills in operating technology and providing customer service.

Schedule:

full time, 40 hours Monday
- Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM serving the Child Advocacy Clinic with Integrated Care at the main campus hospital traveling to the off site advocacy centers as needed such as Care House, Michael's House, and other counties

At Dayton Children’s, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other.

We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children’s. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children’s difference.

• We commit to safety
  - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.
• We serve with compassion
  - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.
• We own every moment
  - We take pride in everything we do.
• We’re better together
  - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.
• We innovate with purpose
  - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.
• We value and respect each person
  - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.