Social Worker Assistant

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

3d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The social work assistant is responsible for the implementation of psychosocial assistance and for ensuring continuity of care for Strong Ties patients. They participate in the planning and delivery of appropriate service linkages, and serve as a liaison and advocate for patients and their families with identified service providers. The Social Work Assistant is also a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team for patients at Strong Ties Clinic.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited program (required)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with an interdisciplinary team (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred)
Strong organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of medical providers
Ability to communicate effectively in written form

Responsibilities

Assists the clinical team with patient, family and agency follow up via outreach, scheduling and collaboration with current providers and social supports.
Assists the clinic access coordinator in being a liaison for acute services to schedule and coordinate priority access appointments.
Assists group therapy service coordinator with scheduling group screens.
Assists the clinical team in assessing needs of patients and completing referrals, such as but not limited to, those involving transportation, care management, etc
Attends Division, Department, and Clinic level staff meetings.
Ensures that Division, Department, and Clinic policies and procedures are implemented with regard to professional practice and patient care.
Ensures timely completion of statistical reports/forms, time sheets, and other Hospital or Division mandatory in-service trainings and Health Assessments.
Subscribes to maintaining a culturally competent environment by treating patient, families, trainees, and co-workers in a sensitive manner with appropriate attention to cultural differences.
Participates in available cultural competency events and training appropriate to job duties.
May provide social work follow up to patients, families, and agencies as needed after discharge to ensure continuity of care and integrity of the discharge plan