Social Worker

Elizabeth Seton Children’s•Yonkers, NY

13d•$73,500 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker provides medically related social work services to support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident and their family, in accordance with Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center's philosophy, mission, standards, and policies. This role involves case management, psychosocial assessments, assistance with benefits and legal/social needs, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care. The Social Worker also advocates for residents' needs, works with the child welfare system, prepares residents for discharge, provides palliative and end-of-life services, and maintains documentation in the EMR and MDS.

Requirements

Master Social Worker Degree (MSW) from an accredited University in Social Work - Required.
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Required.
Two years of post-graduate experience, including work with families and children, preferably in a pediatric setting.
Experience or exposure to medically complex children and their families.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of this Center which includes a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds.
Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids.
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
Makes decisions as a team to fulfill the mission, share recognition, and learn from failures.
Treats every resident, family member, and co-worker with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
Orients the family to the Children’s Center and facilitates the admission process with the interdisciplinary team.
Reviews the Admission Packet and the Resident Bill of Rights.
Provides case management services for a caseload of 40 plus residents.
Interviews the family and any collateral contacts to complete the initial psychosocial assessment and updates as needed.
Assesses and assists the resident and family with governmental benefits, such as SSI and Medicaid, as well as school placement, guardianship, and other legal/social needs.
Participates as an integral member of the inter-disciplinary team and collaborates with resident, families, physicians, therapists, and nurses to ensure high-quality care.
Maintains appropriate documentation, by reviewing case notes, logging events and progress in both the EMR and the required Care Plan sections of the MDS in accordance with regulatory guidelines and timelines.
Advocates for the mental, physical, emotional, social, educational, and spiritual needs of the resident/family.
Works closely with the child welfare system and assists the Interdisciplinary team when concerns of abuse/neglect arise.
Follows all protocols as a state mandated reporter.
Prepares resident’s discharge by reviewing and amplifying discharge plans; coordinating discharge and post-discharge requirements; orienting and training family members; providing resources.
In collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team, coordinates a safe discharge planning process, including completion of appropriate referrals for durable medical equipment (DME) supplies, private duty nursing, home health aide, evaluations and assessment for related therapies, pharmacy, WIC, and transition to community medical providers.
Keeps informed of community resources and makes appropriate referrals to support the psychosocial needs of both the resident and family.
Facilitates and encourages resident/family involvement at the Children’s Center.
Encourages family participation in care plan meetings and keeps family/legal guardian informed of child’s progress.
Provides palliative care and end-of-life services to residents and families.
Follows up with families for bereavement support and collaborates with Physicians to establish Advance Directives.
Attends and participates in the annual mandated training program, and other workshops and training, either in-house or off-site.
Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Performs other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by supervisor, department director, and/or administrator.