Social Services

POSITION: SOCIAL WORKER

HOURS: PER DIEM

DATE: July 9, 2010

EDUCATION: Master's Degree in Social Work

DESCRIPTION: individual will be responsible for the coordination of social services to the medical/surgical patients and their families.

REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in Social Work. New York State Licensure. Experience in case finding, providing services to patients though the case work and or group work approach. To work effectively with the hospital staff as well as with outside health and wefare agencies. Good Customer Service skills are a must.

JOB# 548

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POSITION: SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR

HOURS: Full - Time, Monday - Friday, flexible hours with some weekend obligations.

EDUCATION: Master's Degree in Social Work, LMSW required.

DESCRIPTION: Reports to Director of Case Management. This individual will be a working supervisor managing own caseload. Responsible for the direct supervision of staff and management of the Social Services Department. Oversees staff orientation, scheduling and staffing needs of Social Work. Develops guidelines to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of Social Services in accordance with professional, hospital, government and accrediting agency policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS: Master's Degree in Social Work. New York State Licensure. 3-5 years experience as a hospital Social Worker. Proven leadership skills & Supervisory Social Work experience. Experience working in a hospital Case Management program is preferred. Excellent work ethic and customer service skills. Enthusiasm for hospital mission and vision. Sense of humor. Demonstrated ability to multitask and function in a fast paced work setting. Superior Critical Thinking and Communication Skills. Exceptional Interpersonal Skills including problem solving and teambuilding. Demonstrated ability to function as a change agent.

*Applicants who do not meet the above requirements but feel they should be considered may also apply.

JOB# 553