Social Worker

Progressive Community Health Centers, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Progressive Community Health Centers is seeking a Social Worker for its Lisbon Avenue Health Center. Under the direct supervision of the Director, Behavioral Health, and with support from the Behavioral Health Consultant team, the Social Worker manages, educates, and refers high-risk patients with chronic illness or disease. The role helps patients create linkages to care and provides education and self-management support, including navigation to social support agencies and resources that address social determinants of health. Progressive Community Health Centers is an independent nonprofit founded in 1999 that operates four clinic locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its more than 100 employees serve approximately 16,000 patients annually, many of whom are low-income. The organization provides culturally competent, comprehensive care and supportive services, including case management, health education, and benefits enrollment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All employees, employed providers, and volunteers must be vaccinated and hired candidates must submit proof of vaccination before orientation.

Requirements

Wisconsin Social Worker licensure as an APSW, or, for a master's-level social worker, ability to obtain APSW licensure within the first six months of employment.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree in social work are welcome to apply.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
Related work experience, preferably with some clinical exposure in public health or community health.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with PCHC providers to identify patients who need social work services.
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of referred patients and prioritize them according to intensity, need, and required follow-up.
Develop and implement plans addressing patient needs, issues, resources, and care goals; identify available choices and educate patients and families about options.
Establish care plans agreed upon by the health care team and the patient or family; evaluate their effectiveness and revise them as needs, issues, or goals change.
Identify and effectively use community resources to meet the needs of patients and families.
Promote patient self-management and empower patients and families to achieve wellness and independence.
Help patients access needed resources and services, including transportation, scheduling, housing, and food sources.
Help patients identify or develop a support system and encourage them to use it.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
Participate in departmental and organizational committees as applicable.
Promote collaborative teamwork and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Contribute to developing the social work program and planning for its future expansion.