Social Work Specialist in Portland, Oregon at Portland, OR (Waterfront)

Job Function: General BusinessEmployment Type: Full-Time
Portland, OR (Waterfront)
Portland, Oregon, 97204, United States
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Job Description

Overview

Key Responsibilities & Performance Standards
  • Advocates for patients and families, screens for needs/concerns and makes appropriate referrals; screens patients’ and families’ ability to cope with major life changes; provides support to patients and families referring to Oncology Social Worker as appropriate; provides patient/family with information regarding patient care issues, facilitates in the coordination of follow up care in OHSU clinics or in the community; assists with housing and transportation needs as necessary. Works in partnership with SWS team and oncology SW.
  • Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities an efficient manner per departmental policies. Complete all OHSU/Joint Commission mandatory education requirements and activities within established time lines. Yearly competencies as identified by department.
  • Participates in department meetings; participates in workshops, seminars and training sessions to maintain professional competency; assists in staff education; visits community facilities, programs or services to acquire pertinent resource information.


Responsibilities

  • Two years of social service work experience providing supportive counseling to clients on a one-to-one basis which includes full responsibility for handling each case plan; AND
  • A Bachelor’s degree, or three more years of experience which shows: a) knowledge of casework methods and techniques; b) knowledge of patient’s family’s rights; c) knowledge of medical terminology; and d)knowledge of implications of the effect of illness, injury and/or disability on patients and families.
    • Qualifications

    • Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Word. Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of diverse customers in difficult situations. Skill in developing and maintaining professional relationships. Ability to prioritize work demands. Ability to interpret and follow policies and procedures.
    • Experience working with oncology patients

    • Experience working with an electronic medical record system.

    • Bilingual preferred

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    Portland, Oregon, 97204, United States

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