Pediatric Medical Social Worker (Bilingual Spanish)

luriechildrens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a social worker to coordinate services for families and collaborate with the care team across the treatment continuum.

The role emphasizes addressing developmental, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs, with strong bilingual Spanish-speaking skills preferred. Inpatient discharge planning and community linkages are key components of this position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Current Illinois State Social Work licensure (LSW) required.
• LCSW licensure preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate service delivery with families and team members across the continuum.
• Collaborate with families to connect them with community resources and referrals.
• Meet daily with inpatient case managers to review census and address discharge barriers.
• Assess child and family needs including developmental, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual considerations.
• Document thoroughly and communicate with the health care team to support discharge planning and community linkages.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master's degree in social work

Illinois State Social Work licensure (LSW) required

LCSW preferred

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a social worker to coordinate services for families and collaborate with the care team across the treatment continuum.

The role emphasizes addressing developmental, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs, with strong bilingual Spanish-speaking skills preferred. Inpatient discharge planning and community linkages are key components of this position.