Social Worker

Progressive Community Health Centers•Milwaukee, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Progressive Community Health Centers is seeking an experienced 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 assists patients by linking them to care and providing education and self-management support, including navigation to social support agencies and resources that address social determinants of health. The Social Worker collaborates with healthcare providers and patients and families to assess needs, develop and evaluate care plans, connect patients with community resources, and support wellness and independence. The role also contributes to development of the social work program and plans for its future expansion. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Employees, employed providers, and volunteers are required to be vaccinated and hired candidates must provide proof of vaccination before orientation.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in social work; applicants with a master's degree in social work from an accredited program are preferred.
Wisconsin social worker license (APSW), or, for a master's-level social worker, obtain APSW within the first six months of employment.
Vaccination is mandatory; hired candidates must provide proof before orientation.

Nice To Haves

Some related work experience, preferably with clinical exposure in public health or community health.
A master's degree in social work from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with PCHC providers to identify patients who may need social work services.
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of referred patients.
Prioritize patients based on intensity, need, and required follow-up.
Assess patient and family needs, issues, resources, and care goals; identify available choices and educate patients and families about their options.
Develop a plan mutually agreed upon by the healthcare team and the patient or family.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and revise them as needs, issues, and goals change.
Identify and use community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Promote patient self-management and empower patients and families to achieve wellness and independence.
Assist patients with needs such as transportation, scheduling, housing, and food sources.
Help patients identify or develop support systems and encourage them to use those systems.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
Participate in departmental and organizational committees as applicable.
Promote collaborative teamwork and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Contribute to development of the social work program and plans for future expansion.