Social Worker FT, Day

Job Summary: Promotes optimal social functioning of the participants through direct and indirect services. Ensures that while participants are enrolled in the Prisma Healthy Start program, client will have help in dealing with social and emotional problems which interfere with his/her ability to respond to healthcare treatment. Supervise and staff with Resource Mothers (Paraprofessionals) to assist in the development, organization, and evaluation of the Social Work program. Works as part of an outreach team.

Healthy Start Program Essential Functions: All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Supervises paraprofessionals and develops Service Plans/Treatment Plans to ensure participants are receiving proper care and services. Recruits and admits potential participants from the community to participate in the Prisma Healthy Start Program. Reviews all visitation forms and documentation generated by paraprofessionals to ensure that services are being provided and meet Medicaid requirements for billing. Audits and monitors quality assurance activities, to include chart audits and supervisory visits. Provides crisis management with the paraprofessionals on a regular basis to monitor progress towards goals, to problem-solve, and to implement strategies to promote maternal and child health. Directs case management with the paraprofessionals on a regular basis to monitor progress towards goals, to problem-solve, and to implement strategies to promote maternal and child health. Coordinates care in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate effective and efficient use of community and financial resources utilized by the participants served by the Prisma Healthy Start program. Provides assessment and follow-up of psycho-social and financial needs of participants based on individualized service-plans and potential needs of the participants and their family unit. Works within an interdisciplinary team in evaluation of clinical data; interprets data and makes recommendations based on results. Educates community regarding prenatal healthcare, child healthcare, and parenting skills through meetings with formal and informal community groups. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility: This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Education: Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school required.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a Social Work-related area. Medical healthcare experience preferred Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Must be licensed LMSW or Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA).Heart saver