Social Worker

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Social Services
• Schedule: FT Days with a Weekend Rotation
• Facility: Via Christi Village
• Location: Pittsburg, KS
• Salary Midpoint: $50,648.00 per year
  Actual compensation offered will vary based on factors including applicable licenses, certifications, education, experience, location, qualifications and comparison with associates in similar roles.

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Master Social Worker, preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree required.

Work Experience:

• 3 years of experience preferred.

Investigate, assess and plan interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic and environmental problems.

• Interview patients, assess priorities and document case activity.
• Consult with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies and patient’s relatives to ensure compliance with patient’s treatment plan.
• Assist clients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community health, welfare and social agencies and seek creative means to assist the client with his/her needs.
• Assure resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.