Description Summary: The Care Manager (CM) PRN works in collaboration with the patient/family, physicians, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure patient progression through the continuum of care and to develop a plan of care for each assigned patient from admission through discharge. The CM is responsible for identifying, initiating, and managing optimal patient flow/throughput to enhance continuity of care, smooth and safe transitions, patient satisfaction, patient safety, and length of stay management. Support and expertise are provided through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Care Coordination and Discharge Planning are both responsibilities of this role. The CM assesses and responds to patient/family needs by coordinating the efforts of other team members and identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. The CM adheres to departmental and organizational goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies, and procedures, and continually assures regulatory compliance. The CHRISTUS Children's Hospital, established in 1959, was the first children's hospital in South-Central Texas. Located downtown, this 190-plus-bed hospital serves more than 70,000 children annually from San Antonio, South Texas and around the world. The hospital (in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine) is the only academic children's hospital in San Antonio. Our highly specialized services meet the unique medical needs of children, from Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care to Children's Emergency Services, the latest treatments for deformities of the spine including titanium rib implants and halo traction, a Heart Center, a specialized asthma program, a highly regarded Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and growing maternal services to include consultation, delivery, and maternal fetal medicine. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Interviews patients/families to obtain information about social, emotional, and financial factors which may impact health status both prior to, and after, discharge and assess the patient's current formal and informal support system as well as available benefits and resources. • Works with the CMII or CMIII to develop and monitor the patient's plan of care to ensure effectiveness and appropriateness of services. • Coordinates/facilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum of care in an efficient and cost-effective manner. • Serves as resource, provides support, and acts as an advocate on behalf of the patient related to treatment decisions and end of life issues. • Closely monitors patient length of stay and communicates/collaborates with appropriate interdisciplinary team members to remove barriers and expedite discharge. • Identifies and escalates local and system barriers that are impeding diagnostic or treatment progress and issues related to quality and risk as appropriate in a timely manner. • Works to resolve identified delays to discharge. • Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting. • Assesses needs for discharge planning and continuing care/resource support following discharge; independently makes recommendations to patients and families regarding post-acute level of care needs and options including: • Acute Rehabilitation Placement • Nursing Home or Skilled Nursing placement • Psychiatric or Substance Abuse placement • New Dialysis • Child/Adult/Domestic Abuse • Home Health/Hospice Referrals • Legal issues (adoptions, guardianship) • Assistance with Advance Directives • Community Resource needs • Financial Issues/Funding options • DME Referrals and Coordination • Social Determinants of Health • Ensures appropriate communication and updates are provided to the patient/family and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to assure continuity of care. • Provide appropriate interventions which demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity toward cultural diversity and the religious, developmental, health literacy, and educational backgrounds of the patient population. • Provides information and support to patients and families, helping them access needed resources within the medical center and community. • Ensures and maintains plan consensus from patient/family, physician, and payor. • Collaborates with the physician and other health care professionals to promote appropriate use of medical center resources. • Actively participates in Multidisciplinary/Patient Care Progression Rounds. • Escalates cases as appropriate and per policy to Physician Advisors and/or CM Director. • Documents in the medical record per regulatory and department guidelines. • Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development. • Must have excellent verbal and written communication and ability to interact with diverse populations. • Must have critical and analytical thinking skills. • Must have demonstrated clinical competency. • Must have ability to Multitask and to function in a stressful and fast paced environment. • Must have working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement, and managed care reimbursement. • Must have understanding of pre-acute and post-acute levels of care and community resources. • Must have ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, patients and their families. • Must have understanding of internal and external resources and knowledge of available community resources. • Must have the ability to move around the hospital to all areas for the majority of the workday while in office the rest of the day; general office and hospital environment. Requirements: One of the following education is required: Certificate, Associate, or bachelor's degree in nursing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work Experience in the clinical or acute care setting preferred. LVN/LPN, RN, LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW in the state of employment is required. BLS preferred. Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .
04/16/2024
Full time
Description Summary: The Care Manager (CM) PRN works in collaboration with the patient/family, physicians, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure patient progression through the continuum of care and to develop a plan of care for each assigned patient from admission through discharge. The CM is responsible for identifying, initiating, and managing optimal patient flow/throughput to enhance continuity of care, smooth and safe transitions, patient satisfaction, patient safety, and length of stay management. Support and expertise are provided through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Care Coordination and Discharge Planning are both responsibilities of this role. The CM assesses and responds to patient/family needs by coordinating the efforts of other team members and identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. The CM adheres to departmental and organizational goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies, and procedures, and continually assures regulatory compliance. The CHRISTUS Children's Hospital, established in 1959, was the first children's hospital in South-Central Texas. Located downtown, this 190-plus-bed hospital serves more than 70,000 children annually from San Antonio, South Texas and around the world. The hospital (in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine) is the only academic children's hospital in San Antonio. Our highly specialized services meet the unique medical needs of children, from Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care to Children's Emergency Services, the latest treatments for deformities of the spine including titanium rib implants and halo traction, a Heart Center, a specialized asthma program, a highly regarded Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and growing maternal services to include consultation, delivery, and maternal fetal medicine. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Interviews patients/families to obtain information about social, emotional, and financial factors which may impact health status both prior to, and after, discharge and assess the patient's current formal and informal support system as well as available benefits and resources. • Works with the CMII or CMIII to develop and monitor the patient's plan of care to ensure effectiveness and appropriateness of services. • Coordinates/facilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum of care in an efficient and cost-effective manner. • Serves as resource, provides support, and acts as an advocate on behalf of the patient related to treatment decisions and end of life issues. • Closely monitors patient length of stay and communicates/collaborates with appropriate interdisciplinary team members to remove barriers and expedite discharge. • Identifies and escalates local and system barriers that are impeding diagnostic or treatment progress and issues related to quality and risk as appropriate in a timely manner. • Works to resolve identified delays to discharge. • Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting. • Assesses needs for discharge planning and continuing care/resource support following discharge; independently makes recommendations to patients and families regarding post-acute level of care needs and options including: • Acute Rehabilitation Placement • Nursing Home or Skilled Nursing placement • Psychiatric or Substance Abuse placement • New Dialysis • Child/Adult/Domestic Abuse • Home Health/Hospice Referrals • Legal issues (adoptions, guardianship) • Assistance with Advance Directives • Community Resource needs • Financial Issues/Funding options • DME Referrals and Coordination • Social Determinants of Health • Ensures appropriate communication and updates are provided to the patient/family and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to assure continuity of care. • Provide appropriate interventions which demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity toward cultural diversity and the religious, developmental, health literacy, and educational backgrounds of the patient population. • Provides information and support to patients and families, helping them access needed resources within the medical center and community. • Ensures and maintains plan consensus from patient/family, physician, and payor. • Collaborates with the physician and other health care professionals to promote appropriate use of medical center resources. • Actively participates in Multidisciplinary/Patient Care Progression Rounds. • Escalates cases as appropriate and per policy to Physician Advisors and/or CM Director. • Documents in the medical record per regulatory and department guidelines. • Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development. • Must have excellent verbal and written communication and ability to interact with diverse populations. • Must have critical and analytical thinking skills. • Must have demonstrated clinical competency. • Must have ability to Multitask and to function in a stressful and fast paced environment. • Must have working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement, and managed care reimbursement. • Must have understanding of pre-acute and post-acute levels of care and community resources. • Must have ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, patients and their families. • Must have understanding of internal and external resources and knowledge of available community resources. • Must have the ability to move around the hospital to all areas for the majority of the workday while in office the rest of the day; general office and hospital environment. Requirements: One of the following education is required: Certificate, Associate, or bachelor's degree in nursing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work Experience in the clinical or acute care setting preferred. LVN/LPN, RN, LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW in the state of employment is required. BLS preferred. Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .
POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizing clinical social work techniques and theory, consults on, assesses, and intervenes with high-risk patients and their families regarding the impact/amelioration of emotional and social problems. Duties also include, but are not limited to, conducting psychosocial assessments, making a psychosocial diagnosis, planning and implementing effective treatments, evaluation, education, supervision, coaching and mentoring of the patient (client) and family members. The position consults with, collaborates and communicates with a wide range of social, governmental and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals, physicians and other sources in the overall care of the patient. Position: Clinical Social Work- LCSW Department: Yawkey 5 Oncology and Hospital at Home Schedule: Full Time Mon-Fri 8a -4:30p One weekend per month required One Holiday per year required ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Assesses patient and family to ascertain those emotional and social problems. Utilizes the department's psychosocial assessment tool as a guideline. Identifies those issues which must be addressed during the patient's care, and formulates plan. Reports any and all suspected cases of abuse and neglect and follows up to ensure patient receives timely comprehensive consultations and compliance with legal mandates. Identifies need to involve patient's family through the initial assessment process and attempts contact on same day, if indicated. Consults and collaborates with healthcare team members to insure that patient's emotional and social needs are addressed. Provides for psychotherapeutic treatment and/or psychosocial support to patient and family to reduce the impact of identified problems. Ensures that inpatient and family remain apprised, involved, supported and treated through prescribed clinical relationship through at least weekly contacts and whenever a change in care or plan requires more contact. Utilizes Social Work technique and theory to assist patient and family in coping with illness or social problem to achieve improved functioning and emotional state. Begins assessment for an inpatient within 24 hours of referral and completes within two interviews or within seven working days of referral. Begins assessment for an outpatient as soon as patient permits and completes within two interviews. Completes assessment for an Emergency Department patient within four hours of discharge. Maintains patient confidentiality according to hospital policy. Practices professional discretion when determining the inclusion of any patient information into medical record or department clinical record notes. Notes in medical record the exclusion of critical patient information and its availability. Documents each patient encounter in the medical record or the Department clinical record concurrently according to Department policies. Specifically, documents ongoing treatment work in the Department clinic records. Each recording shall include date, time, title and signature. Provides clinical supervision to other department personnel , as assigned. Complies with departmental, regulatory and professional requirements for documentation recording, and data collection. Submits department statistics and other records and reports within required time frames. Maintains competency in areas of responsibility to ensure quality care. Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-service education program offerings with punctuality and consistency. Obtains continuing education units necessary to maintain licensure. Assists management in the operation of a quality department by participating in department programs and complying with department policies and procedures. Supports graduate and undergraduate training programs by supervising MSW and BSW students (per assignment). Identifies weaknesses in operation and recommends improvements. Works diligently on department committees, per Director's appointments. Represents department throughout hospital and outside community regarding department's practice and field of social work. Regularly maintains work area and equipment in a neat and orderly manner; assists in the cleaning and organizing of department on own initiative and reports any malfunctioning equipment as observed by supervisor. Maintains a complete understanding of emergency procedures. Conforms to hospital standards of conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided. Notifies supervisor when patients in age group not regularly served are present, and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such patient age groups. OTHER DUTIES: Performs other duties as needed. Utilizes hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the hospital's mission. Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures. JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Requires Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Requires a Massachusetts Licensed Certified Social Worker (or obtained within six months of employment). EXPERIENCE: Requires level of knowledge of Social Work process and community resources and agencies in relation to health, illness, and disability, generally acquired through one to two years on-the-job training. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of community resources and agencies that serve the children and families. Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals, to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and to supervise graduate students. Must be comfortable in a fast paced and dynamic work environment (sense of humor is valued). Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. Bicultural/Bilingual competency a plus. Computer literacy with ability to use standard word processing, spreadsheet programs and e-mail (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers SOCWKR Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
04/15/2024
Full time
POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizing clinical social work techniques and theory, consults on, assesses, and intervenes with high-risk patients and their families regarding the impact/amelioration of emotional and social problems. Duties also include, but are not limited to, conducting psychosocial assessments, making a psychosocial diagnosis, planning and implementing effective treatments, evaluation, education, supervision, coaching and mentoring of the patient (client) and family members. The position consults with, collaborates and communicates with a wide range of social, governmental and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals, physicians and other sources in the overall care of the patient. Position: Clinical Social Work- LCSW Department: Yawkey 5 Oncology and Hospital at Home Schedule: Full Time Mon-Fri 8a -4:30p One weekend per month required One Holiday per year required ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Assesses patient and family to ascertain those emotional and social problems. Utilizes the department's psychosocial assessment tool as a guideline. Identifies those issues which must be addressed during the patient's care, and formulates plan. Reports any and all suspected cases of abuse and neglect and follows up to ensure patient receives timely comprehensive consultations and compliance with legal mandates. Identifies need to involve patient's family through the initial assessment process and attempts contact on same day, if indicated. Consults and collaborates with healthcare team members to insure that patient's emotional and social needs are addressed. Provides for psychotherapeutic treatment and/or psychosocial support to patient and family to reduce the impact of identified problems. Ensures that inpatient and family remain apprised, involved, supported and treated through prescribed clinical relationship through at least weekly contacts and whenever a change in care or plan requires more contact. Utilizes Social Work technique and theory to assist patient and family in coping with illness or social problem to achieve improved functioning and emotional state. Begins assessment for an inpatient within 24 hours of referral and completes within two interviews or within seven working days of referral. Begins assessment for an outpatient as soon as patient permits and completes within two interviews. Completes assessment for an Emergency Department patient within four hours of discharge. Maintains patient confidentiality according to hospital policy. Practices professional discretion when determining the inclusion of any patient information into medical record or department clinical record notes. Notes in medical record the exclusion of critical patient information and its availability. Documents each patient encounter in the medical record or the Department clinical record concurrently according to Department policies. Specifically, documents ongoing treatment work in the Department clinic records. Each recording shall include date, time, title and signature. Provides clinical supervision to other department personnel , as assigned. Complies with departmental, regulatory and professional requirements for documentation recording, and data collection. Submits department statistics and other records and reports within required time frames. Maintains competency in areas of responsibility to ensure quality care. Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-service education program offerings with punctuality and consistency. Obtains continuing education units necessary to maintain licensure. Assists management in the operation of a quality department by participating in department programs and complying with department policies and procedures. Supports graduate and undergraduate training programs by supervising MSW and BSW students (per assignment). Identifies weaknesses in operation and recommends improvements. Works diligently on department committees, per Director's appointments. Represents department throughout hospital and outside community regarding department's practice and field of social work. Regularly maintains work area and equipment in a neat and orderly manner; assists in the cleaning and organizing of department on own initiative and reports any malfunctioning equipment as observed by supervisor. Maintains a complete understanding of emergency procedures. Conforms to hospital standards of conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided. Notifies supervisor when patients in age group not regularly served are present, and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such patient age groups. OTHER DUTIES: Performs other duties as needed. Utilizes hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the hospital's mission. Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures. JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Requires Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Requires a Massachusetts Licensed Certified Social Worker (or obtained within six months of employment). EXPERIENCE: Requires level of knowledge of Social Work process and community resources and agencies in relation to health, illness, and disability, generally acquired through one to two years on-the-job training. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of community resources and agencies that serve the children and families. Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals, to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and to supervise graduate students. Must be comfortable in a fast paced and dynamic work environment (sense of humor is valued). Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. Bicultural/Bilingual competency a plus. Computer literacy with ability to use standard word processing, spreadsheet programs and e-mail (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers SOCWKR Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Our Company: SouthernCare, part of the Kindred at Home family of hospice, home health, palliative, and community care providers, focuses on clinical excellence with compassion and dignity. Our company culture centers around humility, servant leadership, empathy, and innovation while we serve as a leader in the home care industry. Our people and our patient care allow us to make a difference when life matters most. We are passionate about what we do because our care matters. Overview: We're looking for a Social Worker (MSW) -Volunteer Coordinator to join our team. You will report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator. You will be responsible for providing psychosocial support to the patient and family members and representing the volunteers and advocating for volunteer services. Performs psychosocial assessments, case management, education and ongoing evaluation of patients and families Provides social work expertise regarding changes to the patient's level of care Provides casework and service management of patients requiring information about or monitoring: Family relationships, meaning of illness to the patient and his/her family, cultural and spiritual attitudes in relationship to illness, Long term care planning (including process for placement) and advanced care planning expertise Monitors the safety of the patient environment Supervises all volunteer activities Assesses patient and family request for a volunteer and assigns volunteer as appropriate Oversees volunteer trainings, maintaining of volunteer personnel files, ensures volunteer visits and timely documentation About You: Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE School. Licensure as required by the state in which the hospice is located One year experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare and/or hospice setting is required; three to five years preferred Healthcare/hospice or volunteer administration experience preferred Previous volunteer experience preferred Clinical experience in the areas of life-threatening and chronic illness, grief and loss counseling, individual, family and group therapy. Prefer three years related clinical experience in varied multi-disciplinary settings and one year experience in a healthcare setting Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice and the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families Sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues face by individuals with terminal illness; tact in dealing with these patients and their families; ability to support others at a time of crisis; ability to cope with the stress of repeated loss We Offer: Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program Competitive Salaries Mileage Reimbursement Professional Growth and Development Opportunities Legalese: This is a safety-sensitive position Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements We are proud to be an EEO employer We maintain a drug-free workplace Location: SouthernCare
09/23/2021
Full time
Our Company: SouthernCare, part of the Kindred at Home family of hospice, home health, palliative, and community care providers, focuses on clinical excellence with compassion and dignity. Our company culture centers around humility, servant leadership, empathy, and innovation while we serve as a leader in the home care industry. Our people and our patient care allow us to make a difference when life matters most. We are passionate about what we do because our care matters. Overview: We're looking for a Social Worker (MSW) -Volunteer Coordinator to join our team. You will report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator. You will be responsible for providing psychosocial support to the patient and family members and representing the volunteers and advocating for volunteer services. Performs psychosocial assessments, case management, education and ongoing evaluation of patients and families Provides social work expertise regarding changes to the patient's level of care Provides casework and service management of patients requiring information about or monitoring: Family relationships, meaning of illness to the patient and his/her family, cultural and spiritual attitudes in relationship to illness, Long term care planning (including process for placement) and advanced care planning expertise Monitors the safety of the patient environment Supervises all volunteer activities Assesses patient and family request for a volunteer and assigns volunteer as appropriate Oversees volunteer trainings, maintaining of volunteer personnel files, ensures volunteer visits and timely documentation About You: Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE School. Licensure as required by the state in which the hospice is located One year experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare and/or hospice setting is required; three to five years preferred Healthcare/hospice or volunteer administration experience preferred Previous volunteer experience preferred Clinical experience in the areas of life-threatening and chronic illness, grief and loss counseling, individual, family and group therapy. Prefer three years related clinical experience in varied multi-disciplinary settings and one year experience in a healthcare setting Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice and the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families Sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues face by individuals with terminal illness; tact in dealing with these patients and their families; ability to support others at a time of crisis; ability to cope with the stress of repeated loss We Offer: Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program Competitive Salaries Mileage Reimbursement Professional Growth and Development Opportunities Legalese: This is a safety-sensitive position Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements We are proud to be an EEO employer We maintain a drug-free workplace Location: SouthernCare
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Director of Social Work will work in partnership with the Executive Director and the Senior Director of Operations to lead ILC's Social Work Team and integrate the social work, operations, and legal teams. ILC's UC social work program will be centered on connecting with UCs upon arrival to achieve outcomes that serve a UC client's best interest. The Director of Social Work will build the social work program from the ground up and will be expected to do the following: Participate in the shaping, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating of ILC's Social Work Team's organizational priorities, policies, and strategic goals. Foster leadership potential in social work staff. Develop social work procedures and quality assurance tools for the social work team, including record review/documentation standards Oversee implementation of quality assurance measures and data tracking, including development of measurable outcomes. Carry a modest caseload. Oversee the work of the social work team to assure each social worker's workload is manageable and facilitates high-quality work. Assist with the preparation and presentation of reports to board and funders, as appropriate. Provide culturally appropriate and trauma informed social work services to child immigrants in Nebraska. Assist with immigration-related screenings. Conduct biopsychosocial assessment, reassessment, case planning, crisis intervention, case management, and client advocacy. Supervise a team of social workers. Supervise MSW interns/practicum students Research and/or participate in development of best practice standards Create, deliver and assist with trauma-informed trainings for internal and external parties QUALIFICATIONS: Dedication to ILC's Core Values and Mission. Strong commitment to public interest social work and legal services and to the enfranchisement and empowerment of immigrant communities. Ability to work sensitively with numerous staff, volunteers, students, and clients having diverse personalities, lifestyles, cultures, political orientations, and faiths. Master's degree in social work from an accredited school and licensure is required. 3-5 years of experience in non-profit or comparable organizational management experience preferred; prior experience assisting immigrants strongly preferred. Fluency in Spanish is required. Experience building programs and providing support, guidance, and mentorship. Ability to flexibly share leadership and build consensus. Excellent communicator and writer. Ability to work on a team and handle multiple tasks in an organized and timely manner. Impeccable integrity, positive attitude, and self-directed. Ability to take initiative, think strategically, creatively problem-solve, exercise good judgment, lead change, and make difficult decisions when necessary. COMPENSATION Competitive. Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 403b retirement plan included. TO APPLY Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional references to Rick Rummel at .
09/15/2021
Full time
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Director of Social Work will work in partnership with the Executive Director and the Senior Director of Operations to lead ILC's Social Work Team and integrate the social work, operations, and legal teams. ILC's UC social work program will be centered on connecting with UCs upon arrival to achieve outcomes that serve a UC client's best interest. The Director of Social Work will build the social work program from the ground up and will be expected to do the following: Participate in the shaping, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating of ILC's Social Work Team's organizational priorities, policies, and strategic goals. Foster leadership potential in social work staff. Develop social work procedures and quality assurance tools for the social work team, including record review/documentation standards Oversee implementation of quality assurance measures and data tracking, including development of measurable outcomes. Carry a modest caseload. Oversee the work of the social work team to assure each social worker's workload is manageable and facilitates high-quality work. Assist with the preparation and presentation of reports to board and funders, as appropriate. Provide culturally appropriate and trauma informed social work services to child immigrants in Nebraska. Assist with immigration-related screenings. Conduct biopsychosocial assessment, reassessment, case planning, crisis intervention, case management, and client advocacy. Supervise a team of social workers. Supervise MSW interns/practicum students Research and/or participate in development of best practice standards Create, deliver and assist with trauma-informed trainings for internal and external parties QUALIFICATIONS: Dedication to ILC's Core Values and Mission. Strong commitment to public interest social work and legal services and to the enfranchisement and empowerment of immigrant communities. Ability to work sensitively with numerous staff, volunteers, students, and clients having diverse personalities, lifestyles, cultures, political orientations, and faiths. Master's degree in social work from an accredited school and licensure is required. 3-5 years of experience in non-profit or comparable organizational management experience preferred; prior experience assisting immigrants strongly preferred. Fluency in Spanish is required. Experience building programs and providing support, guidance, and mentorship. Ability to flexibly share leadership and build consensus. Excellent communicator and writer. Ability to work on a team and handle multiple tasks in an organized and timely manner. Impeccable integrity, positive attitude, and self-directed. Ability to take initiative, think strategically, creatively problem-solve, exercise good judgment, lead change, and make difficult decisions when necessary. COMPENSATION Competitive. Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 403b retirement plan included. TO APPLY Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional references to Rick Rummel at .