Licensed Social Worker - BSW

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

A Social Worker is a licensed professional trained to provide social support services as outlined by agency programming and policies. Social Workers report directly to the Director of Services and work to advocate for the psychosocial, financial, social, emotional, and mental health needs of children and young adults diagnosed with a chronic and/or life‑threatening illness as it relates to their health status and on‑going treatment.

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) – Clear Background Check
• State of Nevada Licensed Social Worker – 2‑year min. social work experience preferred

SEND RESUME & COMMUNICATIONS TO BLANCA GRAJEDA, Dir. of Services, blanca

• Integrate emotional, psychological, financial, and educational needs of patients and families with medical interventions
• Coordinate and follow up on client referrals originating from clinics, hospitals, self‑referrals, and other community‑based referral sources to ensure timely engagement in services
• Meet with families and complete psychosocial assessment
• Facilitate activity workshops for children, siblings, and caregivers
• Assist in the navigation of the health care system (social security disability insurance & Medicaid)
• Advocate for the appropriate care of children
• Offer coping skills to manage ramifications of disease for patients, survivors, and those who suffer secondary effects of illness
• Research community and national organizations identifying aids and resources
• Work within the scope of practice as outlined by professional standards, ethical practice, and agency policies
• Provide people, families, or vulnerable populations with the support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell, renal, blood and immunologic diseases
• Advise family caregivers, providing patient education and supportive services
• Prepare individualized intervention plan and make social services referrals as needed
• Build client charts (electronically), file and manage accordingly
• Maintain active case management and complete required documentation of client contacts and services provided in a timely manner
• Facilitate NVCCF program assigned and report results
• Facilitate internal referrals for services provided within the agency
• Work side by side with NVCCF staffers and medical professionals to ensure client needs are fulfilled
• Provide feedback on effectiveness and/or efficiency of programs and services
• Attend staff meetings and case staffing to stay current of agency and client updates
• Maintain current knowledge base on social work issues through conferences, educational requirements for licensure, and social work literature
• Use and apply new and changing technical requirements as directed
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned
• Work after business hours, weekends and during foundation events/programming to accommodate various programs and services
• Provide agency services in an outside acute or sub‑acute setting if needed
• May be required to follow hospital/clinic volunteer protocols such as drug screening, background checks, tuberculosis testing, & vaccinations

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation by 2x

Apply BELOW