Social Worker

utoledo.edu; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo is seeking a Social Worker to provide psycho-social assessment, information and referral, high risk screenings, crisis intervention and discharge planning throughout a patient’s hospitalization.

You will collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and staff to promote optimal clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction outcomes, requiring Ohio LSW licensure and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• License Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Ohio required.
• Bachelor degree in Social Work or closely related field required.
• Previous social work experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Competent in Word, Excel, Internet and e-mail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Weekend/shift flexibility and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services including psychosocial assessment, information and referral, high risk screenings, crisis interventions and resolutions.
• Facilitate discharge planning throughout the patient’s hospitalization to promote optimal outcomes.
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills with patients, families, physicians, and staff.

Skills

LSW license

Communication

Confidentiality

Flexible scheduling

Healthcare social work

Education

Bachelor degree in Social Work or related field

Ohio LSW licensure

Tools

Word

Excel

Internet

Email

Job description

Title: Social Worker

Department Org: Outcome Management - 110040

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

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 including psycho-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 with patients, 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 field required.
Previous social work experience in a health care setting preferred
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 with confidential data.
Flexibility in daily assignment as needed.
Adherence to principles of infection control as defined by risk assessment of the job.
Weekend/holiday rotation.
Physical requirements:
visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision 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 pounds occasionally ability to stand, walk frequently ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently;
(Definitions: Never 0%, Occasional 0-33%, Frequent 34-66%, Constant 67-100%)

Conditions of Employment:

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University 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 best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance [e-mail] 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 the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.