SOCIAL WORKER - HOME HEALTH

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus At Home in Crystal Falls is seeking a SOCIAL WORKER to join our field team!

The Social Worker assists patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe or long-term illness, and with difficulties in recovery and rehabilitation. Works with patients and families to obtain psychosocial history, assists patients in resolving environmental difficulties interfering with attainment of maximum benefits from medical care, and conducts routine discharge planning. Directs patients to designated community agencies or resources, as necessary. The Social Worker is a core interdisciplinary team member who, as a professional social worker, provides necessary social work services to patients/families under the direction of a physician.

HOURS: This position is Part Time; 0.6 FTE or 48 hours per pay period. Day Shift.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of social work theories, therapies and techniques of casework processes, and principles of public welfare at a level normally acquired through completion of a master's degree in social work from a social work curriculum accredited school or approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Coursework in Medical Social Work desired.
• An academic concentration regarding psychosocial aspects of illness
• Clinical experience appropriate to counseling and casework needs of the terminally ill and experience working on multidisciplinary teams necessary to enhance and develop skills.
• Previous professional experience working with hospice, experience in medical and home settings, and experience in supervision beneficial.
• Possesses Michigan Certified Social Worker licensure or provisional license.
• One-year medical social work experience preferred to gain full knowledge of federal, state and local regulations related to discharge planning and knowledge of health and welfare resources and facilities.
• MSW required.
• Possesses a valid Driver's License required.
• Possesses automobile liability insurance with minimum $100,000/$300,000 coverage required, or $300,000 combined single-limit liability.
• Has an acceptable driving record.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus at Home is a part of the Aspirus health system and is a nonprofit, Medicare-certified home health agency that serves 14 north central Wisconsin counties. We offer services in north central Wisconsin and parts of the UP. Aspirus at Home helps to bridge the gap between the more intensive levels of care received in a hospital, nursing or rehabilitation facility and in client's home. For 60 years we have provided caring support to help people live in their own home as long as possible.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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