MSW Care Coordinator - Partners for Kids

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a Care Coordinator Social Worker for the Partners for Kids program at the Tech Town location in Dayton, OH. This full-time role (40 hours) runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with no weekends or holidays.

The successful candidate will assess needs, coordinate care, and advocate for families across inpatient, clinic, home, and telehealth settings. The position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work and an Ohio LSW license, with BLS certification due

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required
• LSW Ohio license required (Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage & Family Therapist Board)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and navigate the health care system for high-need patients
• Assess needs, set goals with families, and track progress
• Provide care coordination across inpatient, clinic, home, and virtual visits
• Promote patient safety and quality of care and advocate per NASW Code of Ethics

Skills

Care coordination

Social work

Patient advocacy

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Facility: Dayton Children's - Tech Town

Department: PFK Care Coordination

Schedule: Full time

Hours: 40

Job Details: The Care Coordinator Social Worker ensures quality patient care in the appropriate setting by assessing key needs, addressing local and systemic issues interfering with care, assisting families in setting appropriate goals and tracking progress toward achieving those goals. Navigates the health care system on behalf of high need patients (including delegates); supervises and provides care coordination; plans for education; and provides for patient safety and quality of care. Serves as an agile problem solver on multiple levels, from patient-level, to disease population and care system. Practices professional social work and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics for Social Work. These activities are performed in a variety of settings including during inpatient stays, outpatient specialty clinic visits, emergency room visits, home, and community visits, as well as telephone and "virtual" visits.

Education: Master's Degree in Social Work required Certifications: LSW Ohio - Ohio Licensed Social Worker - Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board required BLS required within the first 60 days of hire

Department Specific Job Details: full time, 40 hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM no weekends or holidays serving the Partners for Kids program at the Tech Town location

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.

• We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.
• We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.
• We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.
• We're better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.
• We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.
• We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

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