Social Worker IV- HH 230197(59551)

About the position

The Social Worker IV position at Honoka'a Hospital focuses on improving the quality of life for patients by addressing their social, emotional, and environmental needs. This role involves establishing trusting relationships with patients and their families, coordinating services, and implementing treatment plans to help individuals cope with their conditions effectively. The Social Worker will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Establish working relationships of mutual respect and trust with patients and families.
• Utilize various helping interventions to enable patients to function effectively.
• Identify and evaluate clients' or patients' problems and needs.
• Develop service or treatment plans in collaboration with other professionals.
• Initiate and implement service plans, either directly or through authorized services.
• Monitor the services being provided and assess clients' progress.
• Make amendments to service/treatment plans as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
• Progressively responsible professional work experience in social work (2 years for BSW, 1 year for MSW).
• Experience in helping individuals and families identify problems and cope with conditions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Knowledge of community resources and services available to patients.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 during election years
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii's retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs