Summary

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working with older adults in their home environments and community settings to connect them with relevant community resources and work with them on issues of housing insecurity, including eviction prevention, housing counseling, mortgage and property tax foreclosure, and more.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

The person in this role will be responsible for:

• Conducting psychosocial assessments to evaluate the physical, emotional, and social functioning and strengths of older adults.
• Analyzing, comparing, and evaluating various interventions to stabilize housing and establish a sustainable housing situation.
• Conducting in-home visits with older adults, when needed, to fully assess the housing situation.
• Identifying risks of housing insecurity.
• Working with diverse patient populations in need of support and services.
• Participating in the education and training of students and staff from social work and other disciplines.
• Managing a large caseload with multiple competing demands.
• Working independently in a variety of stressful and demanding situations.
• Providing high-level interventions while working with clients to ensure their basic tangible and concrete needs are met.
• Working collaboratively and effectively with other professionals, agencies, community partners and groups.
• Working well as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Conducting programmatic evaluation and development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Master's degree in social work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
• A current license to practice social work in the State of Michigan (limited license holders must have ability to become fully licensed within two years of date of hire).
• Clinical practice concentration and field practicum or recent work experience with older adults.

Desired Qualifications*

The ideal candidate will:

• Be organized and be able to work independently.
• Have strong assessment skills.
• Able to establish therapeutic relationships quickly and relate well to diverse populations.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills.
• Be knowledgeable of community resources.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize competing tasks in a timely manner.
• Have skills in electronic charting, data entry using multiple data bases, phone systems, and other general computing platforms.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

249318

Working Title

Social Worker MSW-Eviction Prevention Coordinator

Job Title

Social Worker MSW

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Housing Bureau/Senior

Posting Begin/End Date

5/17/2024 - 5/31/2024

Career Interest

Patient Care Services