Medical Social Worker (Full-Time)
ChildServe
Medical Social Worker (Full-Time)
Social Services (Social Work, Case Mgmt) Johnston, Iowa
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Description
We are seeking a Full-Time Medical Social Worker in our Group Homes to provide social services to the families and their children or young adults in the Homes and support social service needs within ChildServe. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to meet the psycho-social needs of the child or young adult and their family.
What You'll Do
+ Educates and informs families regarding child/family rights and responsibilities and consent for services.
+ Collaborate with outpatient leaders and teams to determine appropriate support and treatment as services are initiated.
+ Provide care coordination to families and ChildServe teams as needs arise.
+ Identify barriers for child/family to participate in treatment or achieve treatment goals and assist in problem-solving through those barriers.
What You'll Need
+ Required: Bachelor’s degree in social work/human services
+ Required: Master’s degree in social work from an accredited School of Social work
+ Required: Three years of social work practice in a medical/healthcare setting
+ Preferred: Experience with the pediatric population in a multi-disciplinary skilled healthcare setting
+ Demonstrate proficient organizational and time management skills with developed problem-solving skills and decision-making, and ability to prioritize multiple demands.
+ Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with others, both verbally and in writing, and foster effective relationships with co-workers, children, and families.
+ Ability to interpret and follow applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
+ Ability to communicate in English effectively for understanding, in writing and verbally.
Why ChildServe
ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:
+ Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
+ We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, and Iowa City areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
+ Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
+ Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
+ We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families? Let’s move Forward Together - apply today!
ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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