I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: The George Washington University Enrollment and Student Success is seeking a Financial Aid Analyst within the Office of Student Financial Assistance. The Office of Student Financial Assistance administers financial aid to both GW's undergraduate (primary) and graduate students (secondary). The position must maintain an in-depth knowledge of all financial aid systems. Position duties include monitoring routine system operations, new functionality testing, preparation of ad hoc reports, development of process documentation, and financial aid batch processing duties as assigned. Additionally, this individual as the point person for the implementation, management, and maintenance of the University's instance of Blackbaud Award Management and, through that, donor-funded scholarship funds. Responsibilities: Assist in the collection and verification of financial aid data for federal, state, and institutional reporting. Serve as the primary administrator of the Blackbaud Award Management software known at GW as GWay, advising on implementation, management, and maintenance (including documentation and training) of the software while also ensuring that all donor-funded scholarship and fellowship funds are awarded through the software in a timely manner. Oversee the timeline for donor-funded scholarship administration in collaboration with Development & Alumni Relations' Office of Donor Relations to hit specific timelines by establishing an organized structure to notify campus partners of new scholarship funds. Oversee the development, management, and maintenance of donor-funded scholarship disbursement procedures and operations and act as a point person for colleagues on all matters related to donor-funded scholarship administration Ensure scholarships and fellowships are available and disbursed in accordance with donors' intent. Work in collaboration with the Office of Donor Relations to monitor and prepare scholarship projections and accurate expenditure reports of all funds awarded to students Ensure and lead broad promotion of the scholarship application period throughout the campus community Proactively build and maintain excellent working relationships across the University to make improvements to the software and program Assist in the maintenance of the Banner financial aid modules and all third party interfaces. Assist with system enhancement requests including information gathering and implementation of technical solutions. Monitor defects and solutions postings on the Ellucian website. Work with Information Technology and Banner action lines to resolve problems. Recommend, develop, and monitor reports to ensure internal control and maintain system integrity. Troubleshoot operational issues to assist with the appropriate plan for resolution. Assist in the collection and verification of financial aid data for federal, state, and institutional reporting. Extract, analyze, and report data from the university's student information system (Banner), and other university or external data sources in response to recurring and ad hoc requests. Develop and maintain simple to complex queries for data extraction and analysis Facilitate the flow of information and data to and from graduate school financial aid staff and the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships members in the administration of donor-funded graduate scholarships. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards. Additional responsibilities to consider: Develop training materials for new and existing users, as well as the creation of documented processes and procedures for the use of the GWay system Provides systems support and first-line technical training and user support for BlackBaud Award and Stewardship Management modules Provide DAR with scholarship-specific information to support reports and collateral produced for donors, alumni, and other constituents. Work to ensure that business processes and procedures are in place to effectively track award processing Adopt a data-driven approach Compile regular metrics for fund auditing Conduct regular training with schools and colleges on scholarship compliance Assist in creating guidelines for best practices in scholarship administration Review existing scholarship policies and procedures and make recommendations for implementation strategies Provides administrative and technical support Maintains information regarding institutional, state, federal, and outside scholarship to disseminate and publicize in various formats The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of work experience in a Higher Education Financial Aid Office and/or with financial aid systems Experience using Ellucian Banner and/or another ERP system for financial aid processing Previous experience with scholarship management, financial aid, and higher education Analytics and system management experience Working knowledge of the Blackbaud Award Management System and/or other scholarship management software Excellent project management skills Organized, entrepreneurial, and creative with strong problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail and the ability to self-prioritize and execute multiple projects under tight deadlines Able to produce clear and concise reports with accurate data and financial information and enter large amounts of data with high accuracy Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to donors and the university Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer service skills and experience working with a range of different stakeholders Strong interpersonal communication and user support skills and the desire to provide coworkers with assistance Able to work independently but also thrive in a team environment, collaborating across the University Strong computer skills, including database management, spreadsheets, reporting, and word processing Programming and data integration experience are highly desired Skills: Experience with Ellucian's Banner systems Experience with SQL Developer or SQL Navigator Understanding of data, data definitions, data classifications, and sensitivity of data Strong communication skills verbal and written Ability to work independently as well as being part of a team to support the mission Experience providing administrative or programmatic support Knowledge of account creation, data entry, and utilization of data processing and software systems Ability to coordinate the logical flow of software applications with business processes and a working knowledge of data management and reporting tools Experience with prioritizing, planning, organizing, and leading work teams Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience. II. JOB DETAILS Campus Location: Ashburn, Virginia College/School/Department: Enrollment Management Family Enrollment Services Sub-Family Financial Aid Stream Individual Contributor Level Level 2 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time -> FTE 1.00 Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes Employee Onsite Status Hybrid Telework: Yes Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status Internal Applicants Only? No Posting Number: S012838 Job Open Date: 02/21/2024 Job Close Date: If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation . click apply for full job details
03/28/2024
Full time
I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: The George Washington University Enrollment and Student Success is seeking a Financial Aid Analyst within the Office of Student Financial Assistance. The Office of Student Financial Assistance administers financial aid to both GW's undergraduate (primary) and graduate students (secondary). The position must maintain an in-depth knowledge of all financial aid systems. Position duties include monitoring routine system operations, new functionality testing, preparation of ad hoc reports, development of process documentation, and financial aid batch processing duties as assigned. Additionally, this individual as the point person for the implementation, management, and maintenance of the University's instance of Blackbaud Award Management and, through that, donor-funded scholarship funds. Responsibilities: Assist in the collection and verification of financial aid data for federal, state, and institutional reporting. Serve as the primary administrator of the Blackbaud Award Management software known at GW as GWay, advising on implementation, management, and maintenance (including documentation and training) of the software while also ensuring that all donor-funded scholarship and fellowship funds are awarded through the software in a timely manner. Oversee the timeline for donor-funded scholarship administration in collaboration with Development & Alumni Relations' Office of Donor Relations to hit specific timelines by establishing an organized structure to notify campus partners of new scholarship funds. Oversee the development, management, and maintenance of donor-funded scholarship disbursement procedures and operations and act as a point person for colleagues on all matters related to donor-funded scholarship administration Ensure scholarships and fellowships are available and disbursed in accordance with donors' intent. Work in collaboration with the Office of Donor Relations to monitor and prepare scholarship projections and accurate expenditure reports of all funds awarded to students Ensure and lead broad promotion of the scholarship application period throughout the campus community Proactively build and maintain excellent working relationships across the University to make improvements to the software and program Assist in the maintenance of the Banner financial aid modules and all third party interfaces. Assist with system enhancement requests including information gathering and implementation of technical solutions. Monitor defects and solutions postings on the Ellucian website. Work with Information Technology and Banner action lines to resolve problems. Recommend, develop, and monitor reports to ensure internal control and maintain system integrity. Troubleshoot operational issues to assist with the appropriate plan for resolution. Assist in the collection and verification of financial aid data for federal, state, and institutional reporting. Extract, analyze, and report data from the university's student information system (Banner), and other university or external data sources in response to recurring and ad hoc requests. Develop and maintain simple to complex queries for data extraction and analysis Facilitate the flow of information and data to and from graduate school financial aid staff and the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships members in the administration of donor-funded graduate scholarships. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards. Additional responsibilities to consider: Develop training materials for new and existing users, as well as the creation of documented processes and procedures for the use of the GWay system Provides systems support and first-line technical training and user support for BlackBaud Award and Stewardship Management modules Provide DAR with scholarship-specific information to support reports and collateral produced for donors, alumni, and other constituents. Work to ensure that business processes and procedures are in place to effectively track award processing Adopt a data-driven approach Compile regular metrics for fund auditing Conduct regular training with schools and colleges on scholarship compliance Assist in creating guidelines for best practices in scholarship administration Review existing scholarship policies and procedures and make recommendations for implementation strategies Provides administrative and technical support Maintains information regarding institutional, state, federal, and outside scholarship to disseminate and publicize in various formats The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of work experience in a Higher Education Financial Aid Office and/or with financial aid systems Experience using Ellucian Banner and/or another ERP system for financial aid processing Previous experience with scholarship management, financial aid, and higher education Analytics and system management experience Working knowledge of the Blackbaud Award Management System and/or other scholarship management software Excellent project management skills Organized, entrepreneurial, and creative with strong problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail and the ability to self-prioritize and execute multiple projects under tight deadlines Able to produce clear and concise reports with accurate data and financial information and enter large amounts of data with high accuracy Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to donors and the university Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer service skills and experience working with a range of different stakeholders Strong interpersonal communication and user support skills and the desire to provide coworkers with assistance Able to work independently but also thrive in a team environment, collaborating across the University Strong computer skills, including database management, spreadsheets, reporting, and word processing Programming and data integration experience are highly desired Skills: Experience with Ellucian's Banner systems Experience with SQL Developer or SQL Navigator Understanding of data, data definitions, data classifications, and sensitivity of data Strong communication skills verbal and written Ability to work independently as well as being part of a team to support the mission Experience providing administrative or programmatic support Knowledge of account creation, data entry, and utilization of data processing and software systems Ability to coordinate the logical flow of software applications with business processes and a working knowledge of data management and reporting tools Experience with prioritizing, planning, organizing, and leading work teams Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience. II. JOB DETAILS Campus Location: Ashburn, Virginia College/School/Department: Enrollment Management Family Enrollment Services Sub-Family Financial Aid Stream Individual Contributor Level Level 2 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time -> FTE 1.00 Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes Employee Onsite Status Hybrid Telework: Yes Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status Internal Applicants Only? No Posting Number: S012838 Job Open Date: 02/21/2024 Job Close Date: If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation . click apply for full job details
Description: Director of Home Care Services Location: Cynthiana, KY Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm As a BCN Home Health team member, you will be a part of a team whose goal is to help patients maintain their highest level of ability, health, or learn to live at their best with a disability or long-term condition. Our services allow our team members to focus on one patient at a time providing a range of medical services in the patient's home according to a care plan tailored specifically to the patients' needs and goals. At BCN we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference for our families. Join where your work matters, and your time is valued. We Offer: Competitive Pay Comprehensive benefits package Autonomy in your workday Flexible Schedules to support work/life balance (select positions) Mileage Reimbursement for work-related driving Up to 24 days of PTO accrued within the first year of employment 8 Paid Holidays (including day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve) Educational Assistance up to $3,000 per year & College Tuition Discounts Free Continuing Education Credits About the role: The Director of Home Care Services is an entrepreneurially minded leader responsible for the day-to-day operations of the home care service lines within Bluegrass Care Navigators (BCN). The home care service lines include Home Health, Home Health Outpatient Supplies, Community and Home-Based Waiver Services and Case Management, and EPSDT Services. The team member in this position will be responsible for the home care service lines financial and clinical performance, setting and achieving strategic and operational goals, implementing, and maintaining administrative and clinical evidence based best practices. Responsibilities will also include ensuring the service line is in alignment with BCN's mission, vision, and values, and is in compliance with BCN policies and procedures, state, federal and Joint Commission regulations, and overall quality and compliance. The Director of Home Care Services supports the standards of quality, patient, and team member safety, and contributes to the total organizational culture and philosophy. Cultivates a supportive and inclusive work environment for all team members through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias. Requirements: Master's degree preferred in Business Management, Health Administration, or a related degree; at least five years of experience in clinical health care management. If a licensed healthcare or human services professional, must maintain active license through appropriate state licensing board. Two years of Home Health leadership experience, preferred. Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting with demonstrated ability to supervise, lead and motivate clinical and administrative team members. Complies with accepted professional standards and practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage in public/community activities to promote the mission of Bluegrass Care Navigators and care of the service lines. Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional reports and regulations. Ability to respond effectively to common inquirers, regulatory agencies, or members of the health care community. Demonstrated ability to be self-directed with little supervision and self-motivated in fulfilling work tasks, obligations, and expectations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as statistical analysis, functions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Knowledge of and the ability to work with a variety of computer programs, including but not limited to Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and desk-top publishing applications to allow smooth and efficient operations of the program. Satisfactory references from current employers and/or professional peers. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements, with personal auto liability insurance in compliance the state insurance laws governing liability, property damage, and bodily injury. Team members will be expected to comply with Bluegrass Care Navigators (BCN) Employee Health, infectious disease, and vaccination policies. IND123 Compensation details: 66 Yearly Salary PI13e9aeb6d1-
03/23/2024
Full time
Description: Director of Home Care Services Location: Cynthiana, KY Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm As a BCN Home Health team member, you will be a part of a team whose goal is to help patients maintain their highest level of ability, health, or learn to live at their best with a disability or long-term condition. Our services allow our team members to focus on one patient at a time providing a range of medical services in the patient's home according to a care plan tailored specifically to the patients' needs and goals. At BCN we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference for our families. Join where your work matters, and your time is valued. We Offer: Competitive Pay Comprehensive benefits package Autonomy in your workday Flexible Schedules to support work/life balance (select positions) Mileage Reimbursement for work-related driving Up to 24 days of PTO accrued within the first year of employment 8 Paid Holidays (including day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve) Educational Assistance up to $3,000 per year & College Tuition Discounts Free Continuing Education Credits About the role: The Director of Home Care Services is an entrepreneurially minded leader responsible for the day-to-day operations of the home care service lines within Bluegrass Care Navigators (BCN). The home care service lines include Home Health, Home Health Outpatient Supplies, Community and Home-Based Waiver Services and Case Management, and EPSDT Services. The team member in this position will be responsible for the home care service lines financial and clinical performance, setting and achieving strategic and operational goals, implementing, and maintaining administrative and clinical evidence based best practices. Responsibilities will also include ensuring the service line is in alignment with BCN's mission, vision, and values, and is in compliance with BCN policies and procedures, state, federal and Joint Commission regulations, and overall quality and compliance. The Director of Home Care Services supports the standards of quality, patient, and team member safety, and contributes to the total organizational culture and philosophy. Cultivates a supportive and inclusive work environment for all team members through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias. Requirements: Master's degree preferred in Business Management, Health Administration, or a related degree; at least five years of experience in clinical health care management. If a licensed healthcare or human services professional, must maintain active license through appropriate state licensing board. Two years of Home Health leadership experience, preferred. Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting with demonstrated ability to supervise, lead and motivate clinical and administrative team members. Complies with accepted professional standards and practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage in public/community activities to promote the mission of Bluegrass Care Navigators and care of the service lines. Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional reports and regulations. Ability to respond effectively to common inquirers, regulatory agencies, or members of the health care community. Demonstrated ability to be self-directed with little supervision and self-motivated in fulfilling work tasks, obligations, and expectations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as statistical analysis, functions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Knowledge of and the ability to work with a variety of computer programs, including but not limited to Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and desk-top publishing applications to allow smooth and efficient operations of the program. Satisfactory references from current employers and/or professional peers. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements, with personal auto liability insurance in compliance the state insurance laws governing liability, property damage, and bodily injury. Team members will be expected to comply with Bluegrass Care Navigators (BCN) Employee Health, infectious disease, and vaccination policies. IND123 Compensation details: 66 Yearly Salary PI13e9aeb6d1-
Novant Health external-icims
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Overview Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm Department: GWM Care Navigation Location: Forsyth Medical Center The Pulmonary Disease Navigator is responsible for working directly with patients who are diagnosed with chronic pulmonary diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease/Emphysema, pneumonia, Asthma, and Pulmonary Fibrosis; act as a liaison to patients, families and providers to ensure proper length of stay, adequate education and safe discharge; Ensures that quality metrics specific to disease process are met; promote compliance with management of chronic pulmonary diseases throughout the continuum of care; provide referrals for follow-up testing and/or to other disciplines and specialties when appropriate. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities. Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited school for Respiratory care, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Experience: Minimum of three years in acute care respiratory therapist exp, required. Minimum of two years experience in care of targets patient population, preferred. Licensure/Certification: Currently registered by National Board Resp. Care, required. NC Resp Care Board - Pulmonary Disease Educator Advanced Practice Credential, preferred. Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific competency assessment. Current practice in area of responsibility; required computer/information systems/ equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; customer feedback and impact on core processes; verbal and written communication skills that are sensitive to diversities among age groups, cultures, and educational levels. Additional Skills (preferred): Completion of AARC Pulmonary Disease Educator course. Responsibilities It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement. The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
03/20/2024
Full time
Overview Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm Department: GWM Care Navigation Location: Forsyth Medical Center The Pulmonary Disease Navigator is responsible for working directly with patients who are diagnosed with chronic pulmonary diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease/Emphysema, pneumonia, Asthma, and Pulmonary Fibrosis; act as a liaison to patients, families and providers to ensure proper length of stay, adequate education and safe discharge; Ensures that quality metrics specific to disease process are met; promote compliance with management of chronic pulmonary diseases throughout the continuum of care; provide referrals for follow-up testing and/or to other disciplines and specialties when appropriate. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities. Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited school for Respiratory care, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Experience: Minimum of three years in acute care respiratory therapist exp, required. Minimum of two years experience in care of targets patient population, preferred. Licensure/Certification: Currently registered by National Board Resp. Care, required. NC Resp Care Board - Pulmonary Disease Educator Advanced Practice Credential, preferred. Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific competency assessment. Current practice in area of responsibility; required computer/information systems/ equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; customer feedback and impact on core processes; verbal and written communication skills that are sensitive to diversities among age groups, cultures, and educational levels. Additional Skills (preferred): Completion of AARC Pulmonary Disease Educator course. Responsibilities It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement. The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts
Clinical Social Worker/Tobacco Cessation and Survivorship: 40 hours/week LCSW or LICSW Required Exciting opportunity as a dedicated ambulatory social worker providing clinical social work services with a unique focus on tobacco use/reduction/cessation and survivorship related psychosocial needs among adult patients. This role will be situated within the Adult Survivorship Program and the Division of Social Work at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. Excellent position for a social worker with background in health care including oncology experience, and who is interested in behavioral health intervention and program development. Position calls for counseling and best practice intervention related to tobacco use and smoking cessation, and dynamic work across disease -specific clinics. Experience in this area of practice preferred, but not required. Additional training in specific treatment modalities will be provided. Social worker will also be responsible for practice with a survivorship focus, requiring psychosocial assessment, intervention and consultation. Opportunity for individual, family and group work. Candidate must be able to thrive in a fast paced, complex, academic medical environment, with close collaboration with other social work practitioners and multidisciplinary medical teams. This is an opportunity to contribute to social work practice in an oncology service that combines compassionate care with a commitment to be on the forefront of developing new and more effective cancer treatments. This positions' schedule is M-F, 40 hours a week. If interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume and a cover letter, detailing your experience, qualifications and skills for this position. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: * Performs psychosocial assessment. Demonstrates ability to determine and analyze multiple issues impacting patient's/family's adjustment and formulate appropriate plan for addressing problems and concerns. * Forms empathic relationships with patients/families who have a range of psychosocial needs and issues. Demonstrates ability to use self in differential, therapeutic ways to address patient/family concerns, problems and issues to achieve optimal functioning. * Provides social work intervention to assist patients/families. Maintains working knowledge and skill base for individual, couples, family and group therapeutic modalities. * Demonstrates ability to address quality of life and end of life concerns and issues. * Provides clinical coverage. Assumes additional responsibility/leadership as needed. * Applies critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments and decisions. * Assesses patient/family level of understanding of diagnosis and treatment, barriers to learning, and to provide age-specific education and support as needed. * Serves as liaison and collaborates with range of community and governmental agencies and resources. Ability to advocate for and facilitate access to resources for patients/families in partnership with other staff (e.g. resource specialists, pharmacy resource specialists, program coordinators, patient navigators, etc.). * Ability to assist health care team with understanding and integration of psychosocial factors in care management and planning. Ability to identify, analyze and provide recommendations/guidance to health care team for challenging patient/family management situations. * Formulates, coordinates, and implements psychosocial component of patient/family care. Demonstrates ability to clarify and reach agreement on short and long-term goals with patients/families around psychological, emotional, physical, social, environmental and economic/financial issues impacting patient/family adjustment. * Demonstrates continuum- based collaboration. * Views the use of one's time and professional efforts as an institutional resource to be applied judiciously and thoughtfully amidst multiple competing and compelling needs. * Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement by seeking ways of improving care, effectiveness and efficiency within the department, the division, and within the organization. * Demonstrates flexibility and an open minded approach to change, and contributes positively to brainstorming and problem solving. * Demonstrates commitment to cultural sensitivity and cultural competence with diverse populations. * Documents clinical work. Maintains ability to write clear and focused psychosocial assessments, plans for intervention and goals of psychosocial care. Ability to adhere to Institute and division standards for timely documentation. * Compliant with statistical record keeping through Interaction Info in the EMR or as required by Social Work Division. * Actively participates in committee work, projects and meetings. * Delivers presentations, seminars, or other forums to community at large. Organizes and effectively presents psychosocial issues for cancer patients, families, caregivers, staff and providers. * Attends clinical educational conferences, trainings, or other forums to enhance and expand knowledge base of social work principles and practice. * Initiates and facilitates interdisciplinary meetings to discuss and/or implement psychosocial treatment plan. Skilled in ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary providers and staff outside DF/BWCC (e.g. hospice, VNA, community mental health providers). Demonstrates understanding of the principles of multi-disciplinary collaboration and maintains effective working relationships. * Awareness of and compliance with division practice standards and policies (e.g. HIPAA, high-risk sign-out, scheduling, daily coverage calendar, etc.) * Teaches and supervises social work staff, graduate trainees, and volunteers. Ability to transmit knowledge of social work principles in an oncology setting [e.g. transference, countertransference boundaries] and psychosocial issues for patients/families [e.g. anticipatory mourning, adaptive coping skills, life review] to others for the purpose of teaching and supervision. * Maintains confidentiality and adheres to professional, department, division, and organizational ethical standards. * Seeks consultation as needed. * Masters Degree in Social Work from accredited program. * Current Massachusetts license required. * Previous experience in hospital or healthcare setting. * Bilingual English / Spanish preferred. * Cultural sensitivity and age specific competency required. * Intervention and brief treatment skills. * Strong clinical assessment/judgment, including interdisciplinary teaming skills. * Excellent communication oral and written. * Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities; tolerance for ambiguity. * Analytical skills, computer proficiency. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.
01/19/2021
Full time
Clinical Social Worker/Tobacco Cessation and Survivorship: 40 hours/week LCSW or LICSW Required Exciting opportunity as a dedicated ambulatory social worker providing clinical social work services with a unique focus on tobacco use/reduction/cessation and survivorship related psychosocial needs among adult patients. This role will be situated within the Adult Survivorship Program and the Division of Social Work at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. Excellent position for a social worker with background in health care including oncology experience, and who is interested in behavioral health intervention and program development. Position calls for counseling and best practice intervention related to tobacco use and smoking cessation, and dynamic work across disease -specific clinics. Experience in this area of practice preferred, but not required. Additional training in specific treatment modalities will be provided. Social worker will also be responsible for practice with a survivorship focus, requiring psychosocial assessment, intervention and consultation. Opportunity for individual, family and group work. Candidate must be able to thrive in a fast paced, complex, academic medical environment, with close collaboration with other social work practitioners and multidisciplinary medical teams. This is an opportunity to contribute to social work practice in an oncology service that combines compassionate care with a commitment to be on the forefront of developing new and more effective cancer treatments. This positions' schedule is M-F, 40 hours a week. If interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume and a cover letter, detailing your experience, qualifications and skills for this position. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: * Performs psychosocial assessment. Demonstrates ability to determine and analyze multiple issues impacting patient's/family's adjustment and formulate appropriate plan for addressing problems and concerns. * Forms empathic relationships with patients/families who have a range of psychosocial needs and issues. Demonstrates ability to use self in differential, therapeutic ways to address patient/family concerns, problems and issues to achieve optimal functioning. * Provides social work intervention to assist patients/families. Maintains working knowledge and skill base for individual, couples, family and group therapeutic modalities. * Demonstrates ability to address quality of life and end of life concerns and issues. * Provides clinical coverage. Assumes additional responsibility/leadership as needed. * Applies critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments and decisions. * Assesses patient/family level of understanding of diagnosis and treatment, barriers to learning, and to provide age-specific education and support as needed. * Serves as liaison and collaborates with range of community and governmental agencies and resources. Ability to advocate for and facilitate access to resources for patients/families in partnership with other staff (e.g. resource specialists, pharmacy resource specialists, program coordinators, patient navigators, etc.). * Ability to assist health care team with understanding and integration of psychosocial factors in care management and planning. Ability to identify, analyze and provide recommendations/guidance to health care team for challenging patient/family management situations. * Formulates, coordinates, and implements psychosocial component of patient/family care. Demonstrates ability to clarify and reach agreement on short and long-term goals with patients/families around psychological, emotional, physical, social, environmental and economic/financial issues impacting patient/family adjustment. * Demonstrates continuum- based collaboration. * Views the use of one's time and professional efforts as an institutional resource to be applied judiciously and thoughtfully amidst multiple competing and compelling needs. * Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement by seeking ways of improving care, effectiveness and efficiency within the department, the division, and within the organization. * Demonstrates flexibility and an open minded approach to change, and contributes positively to brainstorming and problem solving. * Demonstrates commitment to cultural sensitivity and cultural competence with diverse populations. * Documents clinical work. Maintains ability to write clear and focused psychosocial assessments, plans for intervention and goals of psychosocial care. Ability to adhere to Institute and division standards for timely documentation. * Compliant with statistical record keeping through Interaction Info in the EMR or as required by Social Work Division. * Actively participates in committee work, projects and meetings. * Delivers presentations, seminars, or other forums to community at large. Organizes and effectively presents psychosocial issues for cancer patients, families, caregivers, staff and providers. * Attends clinical educational conferences, trainings, or other forums to enhance and expand knowledge base of social work principles and practice. * Initiates and facilitates interdisciplinary meetings to discuss and/or implement psychosocial treatment plan. Skilled in ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary providers and staff outside DF/BWCC (e.g. hospice, VNA, community mental health providers). Demonstrates understanding of the principles of multi-disciplinary collaboration and maintains effective working relationships. * Awareness of and compliance with division practice standards and policies (e.g. HIPAA, high-risk sign-out, scheduling, daily coverage calendar, etc.) * Teaches and supervises social work staff, graduate trainees, and volunteers. Ability to transmit knowledge of social work principles in an oncology setting [e.g. transference, countertransference boundaries] and psychosocial issues for patients/families [e.g. anticipatory mourning, adaptive coping skills, life review] to others for the purpose of teaching and supervision. * Maintains confidentiality and adheres to professional, department, division, and organizational ethical standards. * Seeks consultation as needed. * Masters Degree in Social Work from accredited program. * Current Massachusetts license required. * Previous experience in hospital or healthcare setting. * Bilingual English / Spanish preferred. * Cultural sensitivity and age specific competency required. * Intervention and brief treatment skills. * Strong clinical assessment/judgment, including interdisciplinary teaming skills. * Excellent communication oral and written. * Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities; tolerance for ambiguity. * Analytical skills, computer proficiency. 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