SOCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST II

SOCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST II(

Job Number: 168808)

Description

The Social Service Specialist II is a member of a collaborative practice model that includes patients, nurses, clinical resource coordinators, physicians, and other practitioners, caregivers, and the community. They are knowledgeable about disease, treatment, social and economic implications for individuals and families as it pertains to their age, stage of development and discharge needs. Their goals include achievement of optimal health, access to care and safe transition of care through the continuum balanced with the patient's right to self-determination.

Qualifications

Certifications and LicensuresNone Required
EducationRequiredMaster'sSocial WorkOrMaster'sSociologyOrMaster'sHuman ServicesOrMaster'sCounseling
ExperienceRequiredInternshipOr1 yearRelated experience in lieu of InternshipPreferred1 yearHealthcare
Specific SkillsRequiredComputer skills appropriate to positionRequiredCustomer service skillsRequiredCritical thinking skillsRequiredWork independentlyRequiredInterpersonal skillsRequiredOrganizational skillsRequiredKnowledge of regulatory standards appropriate to positionRequiredWritten and verbal communication skillsRequiredWork with a team

Organization: 2105-MEASE HOSPITAL COUNTRYSIDE

Primary Location: FL-Safety Harbor-Mease Countryside HospitalSchedule: Varies

Shift: DaysShift Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm

Weekend Work: Every 3rd

On Call: Yes