Social Worker (32 hours per week) #4478

Reedsburg Area Medical Center • Reedsburg, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Reedsburg Area Medical Center is recruiting a Social Worker to join our team! The Social Worker assists patients at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center hospital and clinics. These tasks could include but are not limited to discharge planning arrangements, i.e. nursing referral, equipment, nursing home/assisted living, hospice, ADRC, meals/housekeeping; financial issues; complaints, concerns and advocacy. The Social Worker is aware of community resources and communicates resources depending on needs of patient. The Social Worker assists patients to deal with emotional issues, i.e. counseling services, finances, support groups. The Social Worker at RAMC works with all age populations and is knowledgeable on 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
• One (1) year in hospital, nursing home or related health field assisting patients and residents preferred
• 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

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning arrangements (nursing referral, equipment, nursing home/assisted living, hospice, ADRC, meals/housekeeping)
• Assisting with financial issues
• Addressing 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
• Being knowledgeable on 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