Social Work Resource Coordinator

Care New England Health System•Warwick, RI

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About The Position

The Social Work Resource Coordinator is responsible for the provision of non-clinical social work services, including resource referrals, assistance with behavioral health transfers, social determinants of health intervention, and administrative support. The Social Work Resource Coordinator functions as a member of the interdisciplinary care team providing social work expertise to assist with psychosocial barriers to care, as well as supporting throughput and readmission initiatives.

Requirements

A Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital setting or experience working as a community health worker strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

The Social Work Resource Coordinator is responsible for SDOH follow ups, providing resources and arranging follow up services in the community.
Identifying and connecting patients and families with appropriate community resources, such as financial assistance programs, housing support, transportation services, and food security programs.
Maintaining all required documentation, following all departmental procedures.
Providing social work assessment, identifying, and addressing urgent needs.
Coordinating appropriate mandating reporting when a safety issue is identified. Utilizing clinical supervision as needed for complex cases.
Collaborating with local community agencies to maintain up-to-date information regarding available resources to service the patient population.
Serving as a liaison between patients and external agencies to facilitate access to services.
Partnering with MSW colleagues to implement discharge plans, resource-related tasks, and administrative needs.
Assisting to identify an appropriate disposition plan for patients demonstrating knowledge of resources including availability, eligibility, cost factors, and types of service.
Observing relevant hospital and department policies and procedures including risk management, infection control, and safety.
Participating in supervision with Clinical Supervisor, either in individual or group setting, as scheduled by Supervisor.
Performing all other job related duties as assigned.