Women&Children's Social Worker in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Parkview Health

Summary

Assists families struggling with social challenges to connect with appropriate resources and overcome barriers to care. Helps meet the basic human needs of patients, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. Working collaboratively across the service line, and through assessment, referrals, and interventions, enhances the capacity of patients and families to address their own needs. Serves as an advocate for patients, participates in multidisciplinary care coordination, assists with crisis intervention, and mentors other professionals in support of families. Aligns efforts towards the achievement of service line goals.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work.

Licensure/Certification

Must have current Indiana LSW license.

Experience

Minimum two years’ experience working with families with social complexities and cultural barriers to healthcare.

Other Qualifications

Displays maturity and models healthy boundary setting. Shows discernment of own self-care needs and proactively engages in activities to support own mental health. Has robust understanding of community resources in Northeastern Indiana region. Displays cultural competence.

Why Parkview?

We have everything you’re looking for in a career; great compensation and benefits; skill development and career advancement programs and more. At Parkview, we are committed to providing excellent care to each patient within our clinics and medical practices. The success of this mission begins with care team members like you.

• Benefits: Health benefits, paid time off, employee assistance, community vendor discounts, payroll deduction options

• Sign-on bonus: For certified and uncertified Medical Assistants, LPN’s, and RN’s hired in part-time and full-time positions.

• Education: Clinical Orientation, tuition assistance, certification reimbursement

• Growth: Parkview’s Medical Assistant Advancement Pathway (MAAP)

• Culture: World-class teamwork, Personalized health journeys for co-workers and family members