Job Overview
Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at: hrmail@hhcorp.org.
Job Role Summary
Responsible for providing a continuum of social work services in an assigned work setting that will assist patients/clients and their families find practical ways of resolving social, emotional and environmental problems that interfere with optimum functioning and attainment of total health. Works closely with other community agencies and service providers to maximize health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. This position works primarily in the District Health Offices; and the majority of services provided are home-based.
Qualifications
Education/Licensure/Certifications/Experience:
- Must be a Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
- Obtain LCSW license when eligible.
- Master Degree in Social Work.
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Analytical, psychosocial assessment and counseling skills acquired through:
- Graduation with Masters in Social Work Degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
- 1-3 years of social work/counseling experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
- Knowledge of pertinent State/Federal laws and regulations, community systems and resources.
- Ability to work cooperatively with multi-disciplinary teams in situations requiring a high degree of flexibility, creativity, initiative.
- Apply social work/counseling techniques/principles including evaluative, intervention, counseling methods; toward productive problem solving in the client/worker relationship.
- Communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and perform duties independently in a wide variety of settings.
- Knowledge and use of computer and skills for writing/documenting case notes, reports, e-mails, etc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
