Social Worker (MSW)
On-siteAkron, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Provide social casework to individuals and families receiving nursing or other services, assessing financial situations and facilitating referrals to appropriate agencies. Respond to referrals from Agency staff or external professionals, participating in IDG team conferences to identify social problems, severity, and inter-relatedness to medical needs. Refer patients and families to community agencies with follow-up, ensuring the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) to provide Age-Friendly Care. Interpret social resources to staff and health services, participating in case conferences with other agencies to discuss alternate methods of alleviating family situations. Maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record while making sound professional clinical judgments throughout agency operating hours.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree (MSW) from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Has a current Social Worker License in the state of practice in accordance with state licensure requirements
- Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record
- Proficiency in clinical skills
- Be available at all times during agency operating hours or as needed
- The ability to make sound professional clinical judgment
- The ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in personal computer use including email, clinical, word processing, and spreadsheet software
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certification-APHSW-C, through Social Work and Palliative Care Network
- Two years' experience within hospice
- Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA), through Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration
- EMR experience
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