Social Worker

Shriners Children's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Chicago is seeking a Social Worker to assess, plan, intervene, and follow up for patients and families across the continuum of care in a family-centered environment.

You will document, coordinate care, advocate for services, and collaborate with the health care team to achieve positive outcomes for pediatric patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Master in Social Work (MSW) is required.
• Illinois Social Work license is required.
• Case Management Certification (CMC/ACM or ANCC) is required or can be attained within 12 months of hire or eligibility.
• Three years of social work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Documents assessments, interventions, plans and evaluations per SHC policy.
• Coordinates the plan of care to achieve outcomes and coordinates resources to goals.
• Advocates by supporting or recommending services for patient health, safety and rights.
• Collaborates with patients, families, caregivers and health team locally and system-wide to communicate, problem solve, and share accountability for outcomes.
• Arranges services among community agencies, physicians, patients, family, caregivers and others involved in the plan of care.

Skills

Social work experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Illinois Social Work license

Case Management Certification (CMC/ACM/ANCC)

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

Shriners Children’s Chicago has an opportunity for a Social Worker. In this role you will be responsible for providing assessments, planning, interventions and follow-up for patients and family members at Shriners Children’s across the continuum of care. Through this function, by joining the team, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on our patient’s experience. You’ll help to provide continuity of care for positive outcomes in our family centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Documents assessments, interventions, plans and evaluations in accordance with regulatory agency requirements and SHC policy.
• Coordinates the plan of care plan to achieve desired outcomes and integrates the work of the health care team by coordinating resources and services necessary to accomplishagreed-upon goals.
• Advocates by supporting or recommending services for the protection of the patient’s health, safety and rights.
• Collaborates by working with patients, families, caregivers and the health care team locally and within the system to jointly communicate, problem solve, and share accountability for optimal outcomes.
• Arranges services among community agencies, physicians, patients, family, caregivers and others involved in the plan of care.

Required Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work
• Illinois Social Work license
• Case Management Certification (CMC, ACM or ANCC) required or the ability to attain certification within 12 months of hire or within 12 months of eligibility
• Three years of social work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years of social work experience
• Previous social worker experience in a pediatric setting
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

The pay range for this position is $69,617.60 - $104,457.60.

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.