MSW Care Coordinator - Partners for Kids

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital in Dayton, OH is seeking a Care Coordinator Social Worker to assess patient needs, coordinate services, and advocate for families across inpatient, outpatient, and home settings.

You will navigate the health care system for high-need patients, educate families, track progress, and ensure quality care consistent with NASW Code of Ethics. Schedule is 40 hours, Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work is required.
• Candidate must meet licensure requirements for Ohio (LSW).
• BLS certification is required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and coordinate care across inpatient, outpatient, home and telehealth settings.
• Navigate the health care system to support high-need patients and families.
• Educate families, set goals and track progress toward outcomes.
• Advocate for patients in line with NASW Code of Ethics.

Skills

Social work knowledge

Care coordination

Communication skills

Advocacy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

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