Social Worker BSW

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Part-time role

Job summary

Kaleida Health is hiring a Social Worker BSW at Golisano Children's Hospital in Buffalo, NY, with a part-time schedule (2p-10p). The role supports psychosocial care within the GCH Social Work team, collaborating with clinicians to address patient and family needs.

Requirements include a BS in Social Work and regulatory PASRR certification within six months of hire. Prior discharge planning and pediatric experience are noted preferences for inpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Social Work or related field required.
• PASRR Screen within 6 Months regulatory required.
• NYS DOH PASRR Screen Certification is required within six months of hire/transfer for all inpatient departments.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial needs of patients/families/significant others and provide services per professional social work standards in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team.

Education

Bachelor of Science Social Work

Job description

US:NY:Buffalo | Clinical Support Staff | Part-Time Benefit Eligible

Posted On October 29, 2026

Description

Social Worker BSW

• Department : GCH Social Work
• Location: Golisano Children's Hospital
• Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo
• Work Type : Part-Time Benefit Eligible
• Scheduled Work Hours: 2p-10p
• Shift 2

Job Description

To assess the psychosocial needs of patients/families/significant others and provide services in accordance with professional social work standards and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team.

Education And Credentials

Bachelor of Science Social Work or related field required. PASRR Screen within 6 Months regulatory required. NYS DOH PASRR Screen Certification is required (regulatory) within six months of hire/transfer for all inpatient departments. If not offered in 6 months, must take the next available class. OCH BSWs hired/transferred into an inpatient BSW position prior to 8/12/14 are grandfathered for PASRR Certification.

Experience

2 years of experience in counseling preferred. 2 years of experience in discharge planning in an adult acute care or nursing home setting for inpatient departments only. Discharge planning experience refers to transitioning patients from the acute care or nursing home setting, educating patients and families on placement process and understanding services available in the community and the referral process. Preferred qualification for OCH. Nursing home knowledge preferred for inpatient departments only. 2 years of Community referral experience for pediatric outpatient clinics only required. Social Work intern within the past year will be considered for inpatient setting.

Working Conditions

• Weight Requirement - Light (up to 20 lbs)

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 60.00

FTE: 0.800000

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes

On Call Required : No

With Rotation: Work Arrangement : Onsite

Union Code : U24 - SEIU 1199 GCH Professionals

Requisition ID# : 24577

Grade : P3

Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $ 31.84 - $40.35

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!