Job description

TITLE: SENIOR MEDICAL CASEWORKER (Provisional* Appointment)

SALARY: $48,653 - $61,704 annually

LOCATION: Monroe Community Hospital

JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional position in the medical social work field responsible for developing and implementing projects related to providing non-clinical medical social work services to residents in a health care facility, and their families. Duties involve determining the scope of social work services to be provided in helping patients adjust to their medical conditions and environment while following prescribed guidelines. Duties also involve providing guidance to Medical Caseworkers on a daily basis, especially with sensitive or complex case issues. This position differs from Medical Caseworker by virtue of providing primary coverage in the absence of the Medical Social Work Manager, assisting with administrative duties such as conducting competency assessments, ensuring employee completion of in-service training and adherence to the New York State Department of Health requirements, and performing quality assurance. Psychotherapy is not an aspect of this position. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of the Medical Social Work Manager or other higher-level staff member with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in establishing methods and procedures. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus EITHER:

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s degree in Social Work or other behavioral science*** field except Criminal Justice and Anthropology, plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience performing social work or casework activities with a public or private organization which must in have been in the medical field; OR,

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other behavioral science*** field except Criminal Justice and Anthropology, plus three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience performing social work or casework activities with a public or private organization, at least one (1) year of which must have been in the medical field; OR,

(C) An equivalent combination of education and experience defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above. ***Behavioral science, for the purposes of these minimum qualifications includes, but is not limited to, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Gerontology, Human Behavior, Social Welfare and Vocational Rehabilitation.

NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A candidate needs to be up to date which means a person has received all recommended doses in their primary series COVID-19 vaccine, and a booster dose when eligible.

Candidates for employment with Monroe County Government will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, along with a background investigation. Failure to meet the standards may result in disqualification. If you are appointed, you will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: From July 2022 through October 2023 Monroe County will be providing full-time employees a quarterly $500 retention payment.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Applicant must be a resident of Monroe County at the time of appointment and for at least four (4) months at the time of examination.

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION TO:
MONROE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
435 EAST HENRIETT ROAD
ROCHESTER, NY 14620

Posting Date: September 26, 2022

Posting Deadline: Until Filled

*The term provisional means that you will be required to take the next Civil Service examination for this title, and place among the top three (3) candidates on the examination list in order to be eligible for permanent appointment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,653.00 - $61,704.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rochester, NY 14620: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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