What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Job Overview
The Social Worker position requires understanding of common ethical and legal issues in social work practice in health care settings.
The pay range for this position is $29.79-$44.69/hourly. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.
Responsibilities
- Accountability for the achievement of optimal outcomes within the standard of practice
- Resource Management, assures prudent utilization of all resources (fiscal, human, environmental, equipment and services) by evaluation of the resources available to the patient and balancing cost and quality to ensure the optimal clinical and financial outcomes
- Coordinates the plan of care plan to achieve desired outcomes and integrates the work of the health care team by coordinating resources and services necessary to accomplish agreed-upon goals.
- Advocates by supporting or recommending services for the protection of the patient's health, safety and rights.
- Collaborates by working with patients, families, caregivers, and the health care team.
- Arranges services among community agencies, physicians, patients, family, caregivers, and others involved in the plan of care.
Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor in related field, Required
- Master's in Social Work, Required
Experience
- 3 years Social Work, preferred
Certification
- Social Work license in state of practice (Washington) required
- Current Case Management Certification (CMC, ACM or ANCC) is required (or required within 12 months of hire)
Salary : $30 - $45
