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Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S CLINIC - DULUTH - WOODLAND AVE in Duluth, MN is seeking a SOCIAL WORKER to join our CARE COORDINATION team!

Salary Range: $25.84 - $37.47 Hourly

Schedule/Hours: DAY ONLY, 8 hours

Weekend Requirement: Generally, No Weekends

FTE: FULL TIME, 1.00 FTE

Off Premise On-Call: No

JOB SUMMARY

The Social Worker is responsible for assessing patient needs and coordinating referrals to resources to meet those needs. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker works closely with physicians, nursing, and ancillary departments to effectively coordinate the patient’s plan of care. The Social Worker will attempt to resolve social, economic, and environmental difficulties interfering with the patients’ ability to manage their health needs effectively. The Social Worker requires independent judgement, analytical, problem solving, and collaborative skills in order to organize and prioritize multiple tasks to provide patient centered care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field.

+ Experience: N/A

+ Licensure/Certification/Registration: Minnesota Social Work Licensure. If current MN licensure is temporary, a permanent license is required within six (6) months of hire date. Wisconsin Social Work Licensure is required within six (6) months of hire. Wisconsin Background Study upon hire and renewed per Wisconsin state law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field. Coursework in Medical Social Work preferred.

+ Experience: Previous social work experience in healthcare (i.e. hospice, public health and human services) Inpatient preferred or inpatient hospital internship.

+ Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to integrate social work concepts and functions into the medical setting unique to an acute Hospital unit toward the end of meeting the needs of patients, their families and the community served. Knowledge of policies, regulations and procedures of the Hospital. Expertise in interviewing techniques with individuals, families and other groups. Knowledge of medical terminology; of area health care facilities and social service agencies. Ability to make and implement professional judgments, establish and maintain good working relationships with patients, families, public and co-workers, establish goals and work toward their completion, maintain confidentiality, respond positively to supervision, express ideas clearly in written and verbal forms, and ability to perform duties accurately and efficiently while under stress.

+ READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

+ WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.

+ SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

+ MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

+ REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

+ AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

+ Stand - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

+ Walk - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

+ Sit - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

+ Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

+ Bending, Stooping, Crouching - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

+ Climb - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

+ Twist/ Turn - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

+ Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

+ Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

+ Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Employee Benefits

+ Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.

+ PTO accrual from day one!

+ Generous retirement plan with match available.

+ Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke’s is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women’s and children’s health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN (https://visitduluth.com/)

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Click here (https://www.aspirus.org/about) to learn more.

Position SOCIAL WORKER - CARE COORDINATION

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Req ID 97252