Human Services Worker jobs in District of Columbia

Human Touch Home Health Care is looking for a PRN Home Health Social Worker to cover the Washington, DC area.

Job Summary:

The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
2. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
3. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
4. Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
5. Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
6. Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
7. Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.
8. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
9. Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
10. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
11. Participates in discharge planning.
12. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Supervisor.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

1. Graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social
   Work Education.  May also have a master’s degree or a doctoral degree in social work.
2. Minimum of one year's experience in health care.
3. Must be a license Social Worker in current state.
4. Experience in a home health care preferred.
5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
6. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Company Overview: Human Touch Home HealthCare has been around for over 27 years, with multiple locations through our Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland and Pennsylvania we offer one of the most comprehensive selections of career opportunities in the industry ranging from per diem to full-time. We provide skilled and non-skilled care.Human Touch Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.