Social Services Tech - Social Services - PRN

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Position Purpose:

(InThe Social Services Technician collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary team in caring for the psychosocial, financial, emotional, environmental factors as they relate to patient health needs; acts in concert with the social services, population care management colleagues, nursing, medical, and other support staff in providing assistance and supportive measures to patients and families for care coordination and care management - specifically focused on connecting patients with community resources and helping patients to be successful in removing socio-economical barriers; participates in ongoing continuous quality improvement processes to improve patient care.

What you will Do:

• (Utilizes population care management tools and processes to identify, engage, and coordinate care coordination and care management activities for patients. (skills)

• Utilizes knowledge of community resources to assist patients in removing or reducing socio-economical barriers. (skills)

• Assists in assessing patients and identifying psychological, social, spiritual, environmental and educational needs. (skills)

• Establishes a trusting and supportive relationship with patient to support a safe and respectful environment (skills)

Hours/Schedule:

PRN/As needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor of Science or Arts degree with a major in social services, psychology, sociology, human relations, health related field required.

Experience

• Previous experience working in connecting individuals to community resources is required.

special Skills, Competencies, and Aptitudes

• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.

• Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.

• Required to operator motor vehicle

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Education Assistance offered

• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater

• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials

• Generous paid time off program

• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group - North Iowa is part of Iowa's largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.