Social Worker-Healthy Start FT, Day

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Greenville
300 East McBee Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 15, 2024
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Job Summary: This position promotes optimal social functioning of the participants through direct and indirect services. Ensures that while participants are enrolled in the Prisma Healthy Start program, he/she 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. Accountabilities 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 Palmetto 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 Palmetto 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 Job has direct and/or indirect supervision of team members that may include final budget authority, hire/termination authority, performance appraisal responsibility and disciplinary authority. Job will be considered a member of management staff at Prisma Health Company or affiliate and will have direct reports. Minimum Requirements Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement Three (3) years of experience in a Social Work-related area required. Medical healthcare experience preferred Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses Must be licensed LMSW or Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA). Heartsaver required. Other Required Skills and Experience Group and individual therapy skills for clients of all ages; analytical thinking and problem solving abilities; strong interpersonal skills, computer skills, planning skills, and facilitating skills. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Greenville Memorial Med Campus Facility 7003 Community and Social Health Department 70036655 Midlands Healthy Start Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.