Pediatric Social Work Advocate (Per Diem, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Social Worker (Per Diem, Days) to support pediatric patients and their families on the Main Hospital Campus in Florida. The role emphasizes emotional support, advocacy, and community referrals to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, pre-discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Strong English skills and bilingual Spanish are preferred; on-call and weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• 1 year internship or work experience in an acute health care setting preferred.
• 1 year of experience in pediatric health care setting preferred.
• Training in end-of-life decisions, grief, and bereavement preferred.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth psychosocial assessments and formulate treatment plans with families.
• Perform pre-discharge screenings within 24 hours of admission and coordinate with multidisciplinary team.
• Document in EHR within 24 hours and generate social work activity reports.
• Manage caseload with prioritization based on urgency and impact on families.
• Respond to crises and support families facing difficult decisions; assist with end-of-life discussions.
• Lead on cases of abuse/neglect, human trafficking, and domestic violence per policy.

Skills

Pediatric healthcare experience

Crisis intervention

Patient advocacy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Social Worker (Per Diem, Days) to support pediatric patients and their families on the Main Hospital Campus in Florida. The role emphasizes emotional support, advocacy, and community referrals to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, pre-discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Strong English skills and bilingual Spanish are preferred; on-call and weekend coverage may be required.