Social Work Specialist at Portland, OR (Marquam Hill) – Portland, Oregon

Overview

• 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 efficent 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:

• knowledge of casework methods and techniques;
• knowledge of patient’s family’s rights;
• knowledge of medical terminology; and
• 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