Family Services Associate - Full Time - Anacostia DC

Children's National Hospital • Washington, DC

300d • $44,782 - $74,630

About The Position

The Family Services Associate (FSA) will partner with the families of young children, birth - three years, who are experiencing the adverse effects of various social factors that influence health with a goal of minimizing the impact these conditions have on family wellness. Under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker the FSA will: 1. Initiate appropriate referrals in response to positive social determinants of health (SDOH) screeners 2. Facilitate connections to community-based resources (including early intervention), to address patient and family needs 3. Follow up with families to determine if connections were made and needs met. Responsibilities may include initiatives pertaining to the birth-three population and building relationships with various community agencies. There is a potential opportunity for longitudinal work with families around their financial health. Experience assisting families in community settings is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• 1-year working with individuals in crisis situations (Required)
• Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate appropriate referrals in response to positive social determinants of health (SDOH) screeners.
• Facilitate connections to community-based resources (including early intervention), to address patient and family needs.
• Follow up with families to determine if connections were made and needs met.
• Assist patients and families to resolve issues related to patient's illness, injury, or hospitalization.
• Serve as liaison among patients/families, medical and nursing staff, and external agencies.
• Perform screening interviews, assist with planning and implementation of interventions, and ensure appropriate follow-up of services.
• Manage requests from patients and families for hospital or community resources.
• Assist families with applications and manage referrals to outside agencies in coordination with medical team for financial assistance and other programs.
• Communicate with social work and/or medical team about patient care needs.
• Document activities according to Departmental guidelines in electronic medical record.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree