RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Plans and coordinates functions and activities related to meeting the psychological, social and nursing needs of patients and their families.

- Supports the case manager and social worker with an emphasis on discharge planning and/or maintaining medically, frail individuals in the community.

- Performs duties in accordance with all regulatory requirements as well as policies and procedures of The Queen's Medical Center (QMC).

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Essential: sitting, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, frequent gripping of an object.

- Continuous: static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.

- Frequent: walking, lifting usual weight of 3 pounds; carrying usual weight of 2 pounds; reaching at shoulder level; repetitive arm/hand motions.

- Occasional: standing, stooping/bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, twisting body, lifting maximum of 10 pounds, reaching above and below shoulder level.

- Operates calculator, computer, printer, telephone, and facsimile.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

- Subjected to noise and/or vibration due to shared office space, air conditioning and construction work in neighboring department.

- May be exposed to hostile, disruptive, assaultive and inappropriate patient behavior.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

- Bachelor's degree in social work or related field; or a bachelor's degree in non-related field with two (2) years of experience working in a comparable job demonstrating knowledge of governmental and social agencies and services may be substituted for degree in social work or related field.

B. EXPERIENCE:

- One (1) year experience in a health related field or social service agency preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet