Social Worker

The University of Toledo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo is seeking a Social Worker to perform psycho-social assessments, provide information and referral, conduct high-risk screenings, and intervene in crises to support patients and families.

The role supports discharge planning across hospitalization, collaborating with physicians and staff to promote optimal clinical, financial, and patient outcomes, with weekend/holiday rotation and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• License required: Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Ohio.
• Bachelor degree in Social Work or closely related field.
• Previous social work experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Competent in computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet and e-mail).

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services including psycho-social assessment, information and referral, high risk screenings, crisis interventions and resolutions.
• Facilitate discharge planning throughout the patient’s hospitalization to promote optimal clinical, financial, and satisfactory patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidential data handling

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor in Social Work

Ohio LSW license

Job description

Title: Social Worker

Department Org: Outcome Management - 110040

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCMEHSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 0800a End Time: 1630p

Posted Salary: $23.67-$28.25

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: True

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description

Responsible for providing Social Work services includingpsycho-social assessment, information and referral,
high risk screenings, crisis interventions and resolutions.Facilitates the discharge planning process throughout the
patient's hospitalization, functions to promote optimal clinical,financial, and satisfactory patient outcomes.
Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills in dealing withpatients, families, physicians, other staff, and the
community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/experience/licensing:
  
  
  
  • License Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Ohio required.
  
  
  • Bachelor degree in Social Work or closely related fieldrequired.
  
  
  • Previous social work experience in a health care settingpreferred
  
  
  • Competent in computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet and e-mail)required.
  
  
  
  


• Communication and other skills:
  
  
  
  • Excellent written and verb skills required.
  
  
  • Must possess a high level of integrity in dealing withconfidential data.
  
  
  • Flexibility in daily assignment as needed.
  
  
  • Adherence to principles of infection control as defined by riskassessment of the job.
  
  
  • Weekend/holiday rotation.
  
  
  
  


• Physical requirements:
  
  
  
  • visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including colorvision when applicable;
  
  
  • ability to hear (with or without aides)
  
  
  • ability to orally communicate
  
  
  • good manual dexterity
  
  
  • ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 poundsoccasionally
  
  
  • ability to stand, walk frequently
  
  
  • ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently;
  
  
  • (Definitions: Never 0%, Occasional 0-33%, Frequent 34-66%, Constant67-100%)
  
  
  
  

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, theUniversity of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employmenthealth screening requirements for the University of Toledo HealthScience Campus Medical Center will include drug and other requiredhealth screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. TheUniversity of Toledo does not discriminate in employment,educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation,gender identity and expression, military or veteran status,disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the bestand brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation toindividuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation tocomplete this application, or for testing or interviewing, pleasecontact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at theOffice of Human Resources located in the Center for AdministrativeSupport on the UToledo Main Campus.