Pediatric Social Worker: Care Coordination & Family Support

Shriners Hospitals for Children; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Hospitals for Children is seeking a Social Worker to support ethical, legal, and psychosocial aspects of care in a pediatric health setting. Responsibilities include case management, discharge planning, and care coordination with interdisciplinary teams.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work and a state license; a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience are preferred, with a Case Management Certification valued. This role emphasizes family engagement and resource navigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work is required.
• SW license in state of practice is required.
• Master’s degree in social work is preferred.
• 3 years of social work experience is preferred.
• Case Management Certification (CMC, ACM, or ANCC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resource management to ensure prudent utilization of resources and coordinate care.
• Arrange services among community agencies, physicians, patients, and families to implement plan of care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and health care team to promote ethical relationships and cultural competency.

Skills

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

SW license in state of practice

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Shriners Hospitals for Children is seeking a Social Worker to support ethical, legal, and psychosocial aspects of care in a pediatric health setting. Responsibilities include case management, discharge planning, and care coordination with interdisciplinary teams.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work and a state license; a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience are preferred, with a Case Management Certification valued. This role emphasizes family engagement and resource navigation.