MSW OR BSW REQUIRED.

PRN position

**Salary will be discussed during interview process**

Community Home Health Care, located in Chambersburg, is currently seeking a Medical Social Worker for performing home care visits in Franklin, Fulton, Cumberland and Adam counties and to act as a Community Liaison.

In 2006, Community Home Health Care Inc. began as a small organization comprised of highly trained nurses and therapists dedicated to improving the lives of individuals within the community. By providing excellent care, we grew into a well-recognized entity where people ask for us by name. Our promise is to continue the tradition of excellence by creating a happier, healthier communities.

We focus on patient satisfaction, quality of services and most importantly, recognize the importance of employee satisfaction, personal care and well-being.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess the patient and family with personal environmental difficulty in order to estimate their capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living
• Participates in the development of and makes suggestions to the physician for additions to Plan of Care
• Provides supportive casework to assist in restoring the patient to his/her optimum level of social health adjustment
• Works with family to assist in utilization of appropriate community resources or to live within the disability
• Participates in discharge planning and in-service programs
• Acts as a consultant with other members of the team
• Assists clients and family in understanding, accepting, and following medical recommendations and provide services planned to restore the patient to optimum social and health adjustments within patient's capacity.
• Observes, records and reports social and emotional changes
• Provides liaison contact and follow up with other community agencies
• Coordinates referrals to other community agencies as needed
• Submits assessments and progress notes in a timely manner, as required by Agency policy
• Tracks our current patients in hospitals, rehabs or nursing homes and compiles a "hospital list."

CRITICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication
• Ability to effectively deal with stress
• Must be proficient with computer programs and texting

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MSW OR BSW
• Licensure by the State, if applicable
• Must complete or have completed a criminal history background check as required by Public Act 169 or 1996
• CPR Certification
• Valid Drivers License/Car Insurance
• 2 step TB test to begin
• Social Work in a healthcare setting preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Multiple locations