Social Worker

• As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better.
• Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.
• Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
• Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Scheduled Department: 500382 Social Work-Peds/OB/Outreach Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCE 211 H Compensation Range: $30.29 - $38.75 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job.
• Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

The social worker is responsible for providing social work services to Pediatric and OB/GYN patient care units on weekends and holidays or weekdays in instances when the unit's assigned social worker is absent. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responds to requests for social work consults or interventions from GCH and OB/GYN inpatient units. Assesses patients identified in need and provides social work interventions and supportive counseling to address identified risks and SDOH. Manages situations involving disruptive visitors in close collaboration with DPS, health care team and social work supervisor. Identifies and manages all cases of suspected child abuse and neglect not covered by other pediatric specialty social workers Provides discharge planning in collaboration with the care team for patients, assuming the primary coordinator role when there is child protective involvement, alternate discharge of a minor and transfer to another facility including acute to acute. Documents social work activity in patient's medical record including completion of the pediatric psychosocial assessment, palliative care and Craft screen as appropriate. Participates in activities of the Social Work Division including but not limited to meetings, time reporting, and professional development, mandatory in-service training programs and UHS review. Participates in professional development with relevance to the position Provides handoffs to week day social workers or those in the outpatient after care settings. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required Or equivalent combination of education and experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure within 1-1/2 years required or If duties are performed under OMH a minimum of a limited permit (not to exceed 1 year) or NYS Licensure upon hire required. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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