Facility:Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:Social WorkSchedule:Part timeHours:4Job Details:The Medical Social Worker is responsible for working in a team structure with the RN Case Manager and other Integrated Care department staff, to effect overall care coordination for the transition of care and complex discharge planning process. Through psychosocial assessment and intervention strategies, is responsible for assisting patients and their families in understanding and learning to cope with illness and disability. Assists families in resolving complex personal and environmental difficulties which interfere with effective social functioning and obtaining maximum benefit from medical care.

Participates as a professional team member in patient care planning along with the hospital and community agency personnel. Provides education and consultation to health care professionals and the community regarding the impact of psychosocial factors. Responsible for the delivery of social work services which are available to the patient, the patient’s family, and other persons significant to the patient, are well organized and directed, and integrated with other units and departments of the hospital and community. This position will collaborate interdepartmentally with all divisions of the hospital, inpatient, ambulatory, and Emergency.

Social Workers provide additional support with onboarding, training, and job shadowing for newer staff and students, participate in the department’s peer mentoring program developing social work skills and complete additional special projects as requested.

Department Specific Job Details:

Experience:

• 1-2 years working within Healthcare or Hospital preferred

Skills:

• Professional skills in operating technology and providing customer service.

Schedule:

• pool position, as needed

• at least 2 shifts a month

Education Requirements:

Masters: Social Work (Required)

Certification/License Requirements:

LSW Ohio - Ohio Licensed Social Worker - Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

At Dayton Children's we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families and with each other.

We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!

Our values:

• Safety--We make safety our first priority.

• Compassion--We deliver compassionate, family-centered care to all we serve.

• Ownership--We are the pediatric care experts and act knowing that every patient, visitor and the hospital is our collective responsibility.

• Collaboration--We work collaboratively to care for children, their families and each other.

• Innovation--We continuously innovate to make Dayton Children's even better today and into the future.

• Equity -- We strive for an environment in which all feel welcomed, valued and fairly treated in order to reach their full potential.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or transgender status.