Social Worker, MSW Lead – Pediatric Trauma

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Social Worker, MSW Lead – Pediatric Trauma

Company: SSM Health


Description: It’s more than a career, it’s a calling. MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s HospitalWorker Type: RegularJob Highlights:· Department: Pediatrics​​· Sign On Bonus: $10,000​· Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift​· No Weekends / No Holidays​· Starting Pay: $30.91+· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​· Location: Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital – STLOur mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. The pediatric trauma social worker is a specialized professional dedicated to supporting children and families who have been injured. This position involves comprehensive engagement with traumatically injured patients and their families, following the patient from their arrival through discharge and into the trauma clinic for follow-up care. Key responsibilities include conducting stress and substance screenings, developing individualized care plans, and facilitating placements as needed. The social worker provides essential resources for families, helping them navigate the complexities of their inpatient hospital stay as well as trauma recovery. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.**Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.Job Summary: Coordinates the daily work for social workers who provide assistance to patients and families as related to social determinants of health.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees day to day operations of program including attendance, documentation, billing and other regulatory requirements.
• Schedules, plans, delegates and supervises assignments. Provides feedback during performance review process.
• Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
• May consult with members of the multi-disciplinary team in liaison with community resources to support the patient’s treatment.
• Assists patients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the patient with his/her needs.
• Active participant with other members of the team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in Social Work

EXPERIENCE

• Three years’ experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• None

Department: 8457000010 Trauma Ctr AdminWork Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Benefits:SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary: $30.91 per hour

Location: Madison, IL

Date: Tue, 06 May 2025 07:59:03 GMT


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