39483BR

Extended Job Title:

Social Worker (BSW)

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description:

Provide appropriate intervention services to patients and/or clients as well as their families receiving services within the Community Living Assistance and Support Services Program. Work typically involves a variety ofbio-psychosocial issues, assessment of the social needs as related to the patient's/client's health status, and the development of a plan of services, including advocacy, discharge planning, referrals and practical assistance necessary to accomplish desired objectives. Under the supervision of a master prepared social worker and director. Works in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, coordinates patient planning, complies with required standards and serves as a resource.

Requisition ID:

39483BR

Optional Attachments:

Professional License/Certification

Travel Required:

Up to 50%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Maintain current information on services and products needed by persons with disabilities and be available to conduct presentations as needed.

• Participates in Departmental Performance Improvement which will satisfy both institutional and contractual requirements

• Provide phone coverage.

• Employee is responsible for convening service planning meetings.

• Employee is responsible for completing face to face quarterly review.

• Employee Responsible for communicating with Direct Service Agency and Individual/Family.

• Collaborate with collateral agencies and providers to ensure compliance with Individual Service Plan.

• Be on call on a rotating basis and counsel with clients and provide crisis intervention and advocate as needed..

• Conduct home visits as needed.

• Perform CLASS billing monthly.

• Obtain all necessary authorization to provide services.

• Performs all other related duties, within the scope of practice, on an as needed basis or as required by Supervisor. Assist with planning, coordination and follow up on WTCMP special projects and provide CLASS training to new employees.

• Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes.

• Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP's values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?:

Yes

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Work Location:

El Paso

Preferred Qualifications:

• Individual casework practice, crisis intervention, information and referral, case management and interviewing.

• Experience working with persons with disabilities.

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Paul L Foster SOM Admin Elp

Required Attachments:

Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group:

Business Professionals

Shift:

Day

EEO Statement:

As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in social work from an accredited college or university.

• Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners within 6 months of start date.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Jeanne Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx