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MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER III - INPATIENT-HIRING FAIR

Job Number: 00130033

Job Posting: Jan 10, 2023, 5:41:54 PM

Closing Date: Jan 24, 2023, 11:59:00 PM Full-time

Collective Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 73

Posting Salary: $29.09 - $35.14 HOURLY

Organization: Health and Hospital Systems

Cook County Health will seek to fill the positions by means of the Hiring Fair Process.

Note: Onsite interviews will be held at John H. Stroger: 1950 West Polk Street - 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60612. The only opportunity to interview for this position will be on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. You must attend onsite at the Hiring Fair (and sit for an interview if qualified) to be considered for the position.

As a reminder, please bring your resume, driver license, and any applicable certifications.

LOCATION: JOHN STROGER HOSPITAL

1969 W. Ogden CHICAGO, IL 60612

SHIFT: VARIOUS SHIFTS

Job Summary SEIU 73

The Medical Social Worker Ill (Inpatient) has a scope of responsibility that includes support of the patient and the plan of care. Working collaboratively with a nurse case manager, unit nursing staff and physicians; the social worker utilizes their skills to align patient needs and patient preferences, assisting families faced with catastrophic illness or injury, identifying goals of care and assist with unmet needs through linkages to community resources.

Typical Duties

• Screens and evaluates patients whose conditions are on mandatory list, patients with Length of Stay (LOS) greater than 7 days and those referred by physicians and/or unit staff.
• Helps patients and their caregivers understand treatment options and consequences as well as refusal or non-compliance with treatment.
• Helps patients process impact of illness or injury (short term).
• Assists/educates patients/caregivers regarding Power of Attorney (POA), advance directives, guardianship, community based supportive programs.
• Assesses need and makes recommendation regarding mental health or substance abuse treatment. Facilitates referral based upon payer requirements.
• Positively contributes to multi-disciplinary rounds by providing a concise psychosocial history, assessment results and identified discharge barriers.
• Meets with partnered Nurse Case Manager (CM) on a daily basis for 15 minutes to review upcoming discharges and previous day admissions. Develops a plan of care.
• Anticipates discharge needs (based on input from care team and nurse CM) and begins necessary paperwork e.g., Determination of Need (DON) screening, equipment etc. so that patients is ready to go when declared medically fit.
• Advises patient of community-based resources.
• Explains linkages to publicly funded insurance products.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university is required (must provide proof at time of interview)
• Must be licensed in the State of Illinois as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or must obtain licensure in the State of Illinois within six (6) months of starting employment is required (must provide proof at time of interview)
• One (1) year of hospital social work experience is required
• One (1) year of work experience with culturally diverse populations is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed as an Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is preferred
• Bilingual is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Characteristics

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Broad knowledge of community resources
• Independently organizes/prioritizes work to accommodate areas of need and time sensitivity
• Provides evidence of collaboration with other disciplines to support optimal patient outcomes
• Assist patient in setting achievable goals
• Ability to assist patients with understanding requirements for insurance
• Ability to resolve conflict

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with Cook County Health, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

*Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCH is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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About Cook County Health

ABOUT COOK COUNTY HEALTH (CCH) The Cook County Health’s mission is to deliver integrated health services with dignity and respect regardless of a patient’s ability to pay; foster partnerships with other health providers and communities to enhance the health of the public; and advocate for policies that promote the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the people of Cook County. CCH is comprised of two hospitals, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Community Triage Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Cermak Health Services, which provides health care to individuals at the Cook County Jail and the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan. The system cares for more than 300,000 patients each year and its physicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate and cutting-edge care. Today, CCH is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, ...collaborative health plan and enhancing the patient experience. COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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