Social Worker - II 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.

• 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
  
  

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: Full Time



LOCATION: Rchester Regional Health Home Care - Monroe Ave



DEPARTMENT: Social Work



SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, Days



ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work with a minimum of five years direct Social Work experience.
  
  


• Home visiting experience strongly preferred.
  
  


• Proven psycho social assessment skills.
  
  


• 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.
  
  


• On Call may be required.
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Patient Care. Helps patient and family understand and accept the illness and to anticipate its accompanying adjustments. Coordinates resources to alleviate the financial impact of illness and assists patient and family in planning for payment of medical care. Determines the need for continued social work service and draws upon other community agencies that can further assist the patient and family.
  
  


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  Community. Serves as liaison with social work departments and other health and social agencies in the community. Keeps social work staff informed of community and agency issues.
  
  

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: $58,500.00 - $75,500.00

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