Social Worker (32 hours per week) #4478

Reedsburg Area Medical Center • Reedsburg, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker assists patients at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center hospital and clinics with tasks such as discharge planning arrangements (nursing referral, equipment, nursing home/assisted living, hospice, ADRC, meals/housekeeping), financial issues, complaints, concerns, and advocacy. The Social Worker is knowledgeable about community resources and communicates them based on patient needs. They also assist patients in dealing with emotional issues through counseling services, financial support, and support groups. The Social Worker at RAMC works with all age populations and understands the emotional, spiritual, and social aspects that impact their lives.

Requirements

• BSW or related field
• If Bachelors in related field, must obtain Social Worker certificate
• Licensure in the State of Wisconsin
• Relates well to people
• Works independently and under time constraints
• Organizes work and priorities
• Documents in a timely manner
• Knowledgeable of computer system
• Knowledgeable of standards, regulations and codes, applicable to Social Service activities
• Able to sit, stand and walk during the course of a normal work day
• On occasion may need to bend or squat to retrieve items or supplies, lift, push, pull or carry up to 10 pounds
• Able to spend extended periods of time on a telephone with other facilities
• Occasionally work over allocated hours on a normal shift

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year in hospital, nursing home or related health field assisting patients and residents preferred

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning arrangements (nursing referral, equipment, nursing home/assisted living, hospice, ADRC, meals/housekeeping)
• Addressing financial issues
• Handling complaints, concerns, and advocacy
• Communicating community resources based on patient needs
• Assisting patients with emotional issues (counseling services, finances, support groups)
• Working with all age populations
• Understanding emotional, spiritual, and social aspects impacting patients' lives

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision
• Employer-paid life, disability, and wellness programs
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO, holiday pay, and shift/weekend differentials
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee wellness perks like free fitness classes and massage discounts
• Recognition programs, fun team activities, and employee appreciation events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level