• Job Description

  Req#: R-24359

  Work Location

  Orange, California

  
  Work Shift

  Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

  Why CHOC?

  At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

  Job Summary

  The Social Worker is responsible for the planning and delivery of family-centered patient care through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary process including the patient and family, nurses, social workers, physicians, other practitioners, caregivers, and the community. Advocates for and assists in the achievement of optimal health, access to care, and to utilize the appropriate resources. The care coordination process provides a full range of social work services and assists in meeting the psycho-social needs of patients and their families under the supervision of a licensed social worker. Provides supervision of MSW social workers to aid in their advancement of LCSW requirements.

  Pay Range

  Minimum $82,909 Midpoint $109,845 Maximum $136,802

  Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

  Experience

  • Required: Minimum two (2) years of pediatric hospital experience at a children's hospital.

  • Preferred: Five (5) years of pediatric hospital experience at a children's hospital.

  Education

  • Required: Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work. Supervision Training is required.

  Training

  • Required: None required.

  • Preferred: Training or experience in Foster Care, Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Elder Abuse.

  Specialized Skills

  • Required: Leadership, communication, conflict resolution, cultural sensitivity. Advanced skills to be a preceptor, mentor, and supervision of training in the social work area. Ability to work effectively under pressure due to changing priorities. Excellent interpersonal communication, including conflict resolution, problem solving, and negotiation skills. Clinical knowledge of multiple age groups, medical illness and treatment plans according to disease process and diagnosis. Strong organizational and time management skills, as evidenced by capacity to multi-task and prioritize. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, patients, and their families. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate with internal and outside resources and agencies. Must be proficient in required competencies upon completion of orientation and maintain annual departmental competency requirements. Ability to work collaboratively regardless of social, economic and cultural backgrounds. Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.

  • Preferred: Bilingual in English/ Spanish

  Licensure

  • Required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

  Work Environments - Functional Demand:

  Sedentary - Very light energy level Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart.

  Physical Activity Requirements:

  Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

  Physical Activity Lifting

  Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

  Sensory Requirements:

  Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

  Environment Requirements:

  Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

• About the company

  Children's Hospital of Orange County, also known by its acronym CHOC or Children's Hospital OC and branded as CHOC Children's, is a pediatric acute care hospital located in Orange, California.

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