Social Worker I - HC at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

Description



HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Sign-On Bonus up to $3,750
  
  


• Paid Time Off & Holidays
  
  


• Benefits Effective Date of Hire
  
  


• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
  
  


• Employee Referral Program
  
  


• Employee Assistance Program
  
  


• Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
  
  


• Pension Plan
  
  


• Retirement Plan
  
  


• Advancement Opportunities
  
  


• Employee Discounts
  
  


• Certification Pay
  
  


• Licensure Add-On Pay
  
  

SUMMARY



This position is responsible for the delivery of social work services to identified home care clients. The Social Worker provides support and counseling to referred clients and facilitates financial and long-term care planning, as needed. The Social Worker is responsible for communicating with health care team and documenting all care activities.



STATUS: Part Time (20 hours)



LOCATION: Monroe Ave



DEPARTMENT: Social Work - Home Care



SCHEDULE: Week Days



ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor's Degree in health related field with a minimum two years related experience.
  
  


• Home visiting experience strongly preferred
  
  


• Effective verbal and written communication skills essential.
  
  


• Ability to stay organized and flexible important. Possession of a valid NYS driver's license and own car required.
  
  


• Requires pre-employment physical exam as required by NYS Dept. of Health.
  
  


• With training provided, must demonstrate the ability to learn and utilize new systems, computer applications and operating environments as necessary.
  
  


• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and caseload autonomously.
  
  


• On Call may be required.
  
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Patient Care. Determine patient and family needs related to social supports, financial support or counseling, housing appropriateness, transportation and psychological supports; coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences; work with care managers to advocate for patient/family to obtain approval for insurance coverage; coordinate admission for all patients in need of dialysis
  
  


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  Emergency Assistance. Intervene in crisis and attend to needs of patient/family related to illness, disability, deterioration of independence, etc.
  
  


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  Referral Management. Manage referrals related to patients at risk and determine appropriate intervention strategies and document as implemented; ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented
  
  


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  Treatment Plan Development. Coordinate assessments and develop care plan in accordance with accepted social work policy; implement plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiate continued care plan
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.



PAY RANGE: $57,000.00 - $70,700.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Apply Now