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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes : 07 / 10 / 2023

About the Position :

• Who can apply : Anyone
• Classified / Unclassified Service : Unclassified
• Full / Part-time : Full-Time
• Regular / Temporary : Regular
• Exempt / Non-Exempt : Non-Exempt
• Work Schedule : Monday Friday 8 : 00am 04 : 30pm
• Eligible to Receive Benefits : Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible : Yes
• Search Keywords : Social Work

Compensation :

Hourly Pay Range : $21.65 $25.05 / hour

TEMPORARY additional differential of $4.00 / hr for all hours worked.

Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits :

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs : parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Position is located at Osawatomie State Hospital, days / hours may vary. This position may require you to work weekends.

A negative drug screen is required as a condition of employment.

• All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service : to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed;
• to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public;

and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.

The Social Worker Specialist position is an integral and critical part of the treatment and discharge plan for the patients at Osawatomie State Hospital.

Discharge planning begins at day one of hospitalization with the patient’s goal being priority. The Social Worker Specialist is responsible for gathering and documenting information in the Social Service Assessment and Discharge plan.

This plan details the decisions for the specific discharge plans. Additionally, social workers collaborate with community providers and the patient’s significant others to locate resources for discharge.

Social workers are the primary liaisons to families as well as the community resources, relaying information to the team in written form as well as verbally.

Social Workers coordinate placement of patient to ensure that patients are released to the least restrictive environment possible, without endangering safety.

This incumbent works independently in this position, making many decisions on his / her own.

The essential functions of this position may require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and / or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques.

Must be able to observe and respond to residents in distress.

Osawatomie State Hospital Adair Acute Care is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelors

Licensing & Certification : Must possess a license or temporary license to practice Social Work in the State of Kansas.

Minimum Qualifications : Must possess a license or temporary license to practice Social Work in the State of Kansas .

Preferred Qualifications : Prior experience working with individuals who have psychiatric diagnosis.

Positions in this class require that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services.

Persons hired must also pass a law enforcement security clearance in compliance with policies of the Department of Aging and DisabilityServices.

Contact Information :

Recruiter Contact :

Name : Rachel Morrison Phone : (913) 755-7104

Email : [email protected] Fax : (913)755-7408

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• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE) : Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.

S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job.

Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Overview

We’re looking for a FT Hospice Social Worker (BSW) to join our team.

The Social Worker (BSW) is that member of the interdisciplinary team whose primary function is to provide psychosocial support to the patient / family unit based on an assessment that identifies the needs, goals, interventions and services indicated accordance with the established plan of care and to utilize professional training and personal judgment in monitoring the psychosocial assessment process.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE School.
• Licesure 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
• 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

Gentiva Hospice

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Our Company Gentiva Hospice is member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative and personal home care.

Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment.

We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.

Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day. Overview We're looking for a FT Hospice Social Worker (BSW) to join our team.

The Social Worker (BSW) is that member of the interdisciplinary team whose primary function is to provide psychosocial support to the patient / family unit based on an assessment that identifies the needs, goals, interventions and services indicated accordance with the established plan of care and to utilize professional training and personal judgment in monitoring the psychosocial assessment process. About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE School.
• Licesure 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
• 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 Gentiva Hospice

JOIN US IN MAKING THE MOST OF EVERY DAY!

Hospice of The Western Reserve operates in celebration of the individual worth of each life, we strive to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end-of-life care and support effective grieving.

WHY US?

We believe that our success starts with our greatest asset : OUR EMPLOYEES!

We live our shared core values in everything we do :

COMPASSION. EXCELLENCE. EQUALITY. INTEGRITY. SERVICE. STEWARDSHIP .

We have a passion for purpose-driven work! Do you?

JOIN OUR FAMILY!

The Social Worker is pivotal in providing counseling services and medical social work to terminally ill persons and families in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team in a variety of settings.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

• Address the emotional, spiritual and psychosocial needs of the patient and family related to the patient’s illness, need for care, response to treatment and adjustment to care in accord with the Team’s Transdisciplinary Plan.
• Assist with group counseling and support programs for patients and families / caregivers.
• Maintain and promptly complete all required records and reports according to agency standards.
• Participate in care conferences and bereavement program.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Assist patients and family members with referrals to community resources.
• Exhibit flexibility for emergency situations.
• Demonstrate positive customer service responsiveness according to agency standards.
• Flexible in meeting patient / family needs that require working evenings and weekends.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled.
• Assist in preparation of financial assessment and payment agreement.
• Maintain Transmission Based Precautions.
• Participate in chart review, quality improvement activities and other meetings as assigned.
• Participate in coordination of and communication with volunteer staff.
• Complete annual competency requirements.
• Assist with completion of Medicaid application process.
• Assign new cases to social workers and keep case assignment board up to date.
• Assist with orientation of new employees.
• Assist with in-service programs and outside public relations activities as requested.
• Participate on committees as appropriate or assigned.
• Supervise Social Work Interns as assigned.
• Participate in case reviews.

SUCCESS CAPABILITIES :

• Masters prepared Social Worker preferred
• Licensed in the State of Ohio.
• Experience (2 yrs.) in counseling or related work with individuals, families and groups.
• Experience preferred in hospice, medical facilities or nursing homes.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, good driving record and auto accident insurance at a level acceptable to HWR and / or HWR’s insurer.
• Equivalent education / experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license / certification / registration.

DETAILS :

• Total Rewards Package to include Retirement, Health, Dental, Vision, voluntary benefits and Corporate Discounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Non-exempt role
• Protocols in place for wellbeing during COVID-19

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• Compliance to Annual Flu Shot Policy or ability to provide exemption documentation
• Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in the State of Ohio with the proper level of coverage as directed
• Provide an active driver’s license
• Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• High level of integrity, ethics and professionalism.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires the duties be completed in both office-type settings and patient care settings. May include making visits to a variety of home environments with prolonged telephone or computer use at times.

Could require the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; work requires sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, standing, fingering, grasping and repetitive motions;

vocal communication; hearing, and visual acuity. This position has the potential to be exposed to environmental elements, internal and external, such as infectious disease, bloodborne pathogens, and chemicals and / or chemical fumes, (pet dander and / or exposure to allergens) and adverse effects of inclement weather that may occur as well as potentially difficult patient and family situations.

NOTE : The responsibilities of this position are described above, and they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons.

Also, this description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Highland Hills

Work Locations

Warrensville Developmental Cen4325 Green RoadHighland Hills44128

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Warrensville Developmental CenterClassified Indicator : ClassifiedBargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit

Schedule

Full-timeWork Hours : 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pmCompensation : 23.60

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Job Function

Social ServicesSocial Worker 1(23000144)

Job Duties

Provides psychosocial interventions to individuals; performs individual,family or group interventions (, testing, education and groupwork) focusing on problem-solving,coping skills, sexuality education, etc.

• develops intervention goals &objectives designed to give education & resolve individuals’ problems;participates in process of establishing, implementing & evaluating goalsand objectives;
• interviews individuals & individual’s families to establishcase goals and objectives; assesses individuals & determines specific interventiontechniques for individuals;

monitors individual & provides feedback oneffectiveness of prescribed interventions.

Maintains contact with probate courts for involuntary commitments andguardianships. Maintains processes tosupport individuals’ rights and resolution of complaints.

Plans events designed to improve self-esteemand quality of life. Serves as the HIPAA Privacy Officer.

Attendsmeetings (, PCPs, special team) & court hearings; establishes& maintains working relationship with other facilities, agencies andsupport services (, courts and mental health) in order tocoordinate referrals & conduct follow-up services.

Completes and maintainsconsents upon admissions and as needed. Coordinates services with funeralhomes, memorials, and ensures religious preferences are met.