Social Worker

Position Overview

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to providing Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package – Compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person at every stage of life and career. Compensation: Expected pay for this position is $29.30 - $34.47/hour; actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity. This is a salaried position.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Social Worker is responsible for identifying, assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services across the continuum of care for individuals within an assigned case load. Health care services are coordinated on behalf of the patient to promote optimal clinical outcomes and satisfaction. The role ensures clear designation of responsibility among team members, intervenes to address complex medical and clinical needs, and collaborates with both the health care team and the patient to establish individualized goals. Additionally, the role works with the Almost Home Kids leadership team to ensure alignment with strategic goals and visions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and evaluate care options across the continuum of care.
• Coordinate health care services on behalf of patients to optimize clinical outcomes and satisfaction.
• Ensure clear assignment of responsibilities among team members, avoiding duplication and fragmentation.
• Assess and intervene to address complex medical and clinical needs related to illness or chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with patients, treatment teams, and leadership to set goals and achieve optimal outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Licensure: Must comply with Illinois state licensing and certification requirements. Applicants with a BSW or MSW must meet the appropriate supervised clinical hour requirements and pass the required examination within 1 year as awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• CPR Certification.
• Effective and empathetic communication skills to interact with patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Care Management certification within 3 years of hire.
• Working knowledge of a clinical EMR system and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong decision-making and time management skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with personnel across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Experience in pediatric care management for chronic or complex illnesses.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in patient care, with broad knowledge of chronic illness and related community resources.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.