Licensed Social Worker or Registered Nurse

District Health Department #10; Michigan; On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Days Off (PDO)

Dental and Vision

MERS Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Job summary

Entertimeonline is seeking a part-time social services professional in Michigan to support the Maternal and Infant Health Program. The role requires a 4-year degree or higher, with RN licensure acceptable, and involves flexible scheduling up to 4 days per week.

Responsibilities include direct services to individuals and families, coordinating referrals, documenting plans in health records, and collaborating with healthcare providers to improve community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or higher.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct social services to individuals, families, and populations.
• Plans, evaluates, and implements actions to improve health outcomes.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.

Job description

• Location 14485 Northland DR,Big Rapids, MI, 49307,United States
• Base Pay $29.75 - $37.69 / Hour
• Job Category Registered Nurse, Social Work
• Employee Type Part Time 20-29 Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 10%
• Manage Others No

Working independently and with minimal supervision, provides direct social services to individuals, families, and population groups in the Maternal and Infant Health Program. Conducts professional planning and evaluation and implements actions directed toward goals of prevention, assessment, risk reduction, and health status improvement for individuals, families and communities. Collaborates and consults with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to achieve desirable outcomes for families and communities. 1-4 days per week negotiable.

• Promotes health of individuals, families and community through advocacy, education.
• Organizes and provides assigned program-specific supports to individuals and/or families, directly or through referrals to appropriate services.
• Assesses needs of clients, their situations and support networks; and plans, implements, and evaluates services to improve outcomes on an ongoing basis.
• Monitors and evaluates client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. Documents plans, services and outcomes utilizing program forms and/or electronic health records, in accurate and timely manner.
• Utilizes consultation data and social work or nursing experience to plan and coordinate client care, and initiates interventions, referrals or advocacy as necessary to ensure service efficacy.
• Collaborates with health care providers and community partners, as well as other health department staff to improve individual and population health.
• Participates in mentoring new staff and allied health professional students.
• Maintains professional knowledge, and keeps current on assigned program requirements, regulations, protocols, and practices to ensure continual compliance and quality improvement.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary in response to emergencies, workloads or staffing shortages. Works flexible hours as needed.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in Emergency Preparedness Incident Command System (ICS) as assigned.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary in response to emergencies, workloads, or staffing shortages. Works flexible hours as needed.
• Supports other program and office functions as necessary to ensure effective customer and community service.
• Maintains up-to-date vaccines including flu (influenza,) in accordance with CDC guidelines: Recommended Vaccines for Healthcare Workers.

Requirements

Knowledge of social work theories, principles and practices acquired through completion of Bachelor’s degree from accredited school of school work. Master’s degree preferred. OR knowledge of nursing theories, principles and practices acquired through completion of Registered Nurse License. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Advanced social work skills and knowledge of public health policies, procedures and practices at a level normally acquired through two years of related, professional experience.
• Current Michigan social work license or registered nurse license.
• Ability to enter, retrieve and manage client data, notes and care plans in electronic health records, and other online or network databases or logs.
• Ability to plan and organize own work and accomplish multiple tasks in accordance with established practice and professional standards.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse communities and families.
• Communication and writing skills necessary to interview and instruct clients, conduct professional presentations, write care plans and reports, and collaborate with community partners.
• Reliable transportation with valid Michigan driver’s license and certificate of insurance to travel as needed to other locations for work, training, meetings, and/or home or site visits.

Summary

Why work here?

As local public health, we protect and promote the highest level of health possible for the communities we serve. Our positive work culture is strengthened by our commitment to making all employees feel valued and respected.

Our values:

• Integrity
• Service Oriented
• Health Equity
• Communication
• Community Engagement

What we offer:

• Family-first company culture
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Days Off (PDO)
• Personal Days
• Competitive Insurance – 3 options to choose from
• Dental and Vision
• MERS Retirement Plan
• Professional Development opportunities
• Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Weeks 5-12 50% paid Maternity/Paternity leave