Req #: 240994
Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - SOCIAL WORK
Posting Date: 11/20/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: 50% of $5,632 - $8,306 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20230701_a11y.pdf)
UW Medical Center-Montlake – Social Work
has an outstanding opportunity for a
SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT 2.
WORK SCHEDULE
- 20 hours per week
- Day Shifts - alternating Wednesdays and every Thursday/Friday
- This position is fully-remote
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Work closely with Physicians, Nursing, Social Work, other members of the medical team and the patient to arrange follow-up appointments post-discharge, transmit the treatment plan to primary care physicians and other following services, and assist patients with locating community resources and understanding their benefits
- This position serves as a member of the University of Washington Social Work and Care Coordination department
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in arranging for Skilled Nursing and other post-acute care placements post-discharge, based on information obtained from clinical staff
- Assist in arranging home services, such as home health, home infusion, wound vacs, or in-home caregivers
- Assist in arranging practical needs and emergency assistance, such as transportation, parking, food or local lodging
- Assist the social worker and the patient/family in locating non-medical housing (respite, shelter)
- Research and update community resource information as needed
- Assist patients and families in accessing educational resources relating to the medical and psychosocial impacts of their illness
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor's Degree in the behavioral sciences AND two years experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent. OR Associate of Arts Degree in the behavioral sciences AND four years of work experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-montlake)
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
