Join Cleveland Clinic's Avon Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in northeast Ohio, Avon Hospital has brought the future of medicine close to home for the residents in and around Lorain and Cuyahoga County. This regional hospital offers endless opportunities to build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world while making meaningful differences in the lives of others.

As a PRN Case Management Social Worker, you will be coordinating the care and services of select patients. You will conduct detailed psychosocial assessments with community resources and supportive counseling. When you join our team, you will be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

A caregiver in this position works Days, 8:00am-4:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Manage all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients to ensure a timely discharge and provide appropriate connection with post-discharge care providers.

• Work with families exhibiting complex family dynamics.

• Communicate with interdisciplinary team about the discharge planning status of all patients referred.

• Educate patients, family and physician regarding post-acute options and address freedom of choice and financial concerns.

• Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment and interventions and makes treatment recommendations to engage patients and families in adherence to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating the social, psychological, financial, behavioral, and regulatory barriers to successful medical outcomes.

• Serve as a resource person to provide counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues.

• Advocate for patient and family by providing intervention in cases involving child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse, and sexual assault.

• Advocate for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system and community.

• Remain current with regulations which impact the care of patients and regulatory compliance.

• Promote individual, professional growth and development and meet mandatory and continuing education requirements.

• Support department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.

• Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff and represents the department on committees.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master's degree in social work

• OR Master's of Science in Social Administration (MSSA).

• Current state licensure as a Social Worker.

• Eligible licensure includes LSW, LISW, LISW-S

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required upon hire

• For Homecare and Hospice field staff only: Eligible licensure includes LSW, LISW or LISW-S.

• For Homecare and Hospice field staff only: Valid Ohio Driver's license upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.

• For Homecare and Hospice field staff only: Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage, upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Care Management Department: Certification as a Case Manager within one year of eligibility from an approved professional organization.

• Three years' experience in healthcare system to include exposure to and experience in pre acute and post-acute care.

• Hospital Social Work experience.

• Knowledge of community resources.

• Show ability to work independently and with teams.

• Must be flexible, open-minded, and adaptable to change.

• Home Care and/or Hospice Social Work experience (for candidates applying to those roles).

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Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

• Ability to work with physical records, such as retrieving and filing. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.

• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.

• Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

• In some locations ability to lift up to 10 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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