Social Worker, Pediatric Hospital Violence Intervention - SSM Health

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MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Department: Pediatrics

• Schedule: ​Full Time​, ​Day Shift
• No weekends or Holidays
• Starting Pay: ​$28.36
• Shift Differentials: ​ Available for evening, night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Location: ​MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

This position involves comprehensive engagement with patients, including hospital, home, and school visits, to provide support and intervention in cases of violence. We are seeking someone who can manage a caseload of approximately 12-15 patients, ensuring each individual receives the attention and care they need.

The ideal candidate for this position would hold a LCSW or LMSW certification, demonstrating a strong foundation in social work principles and a commitment to the well-being of those affected by violence.

It is an opportunity that involves collaborating with other St. Louis Hospitals and Washington University.

Job Summary:

Provides social work assistance to patients and families as related to social determinants of health.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
• May consult with members of the multi-disciplinary team in liaison with community resources to support the patient's treatment.
• Assists patients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the patient with his/her needs.
• Active participant with other members of the team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in Social Work

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

• None

Department:

8457000010 Trauma Ctr Admin

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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