About Akron Children's HospitalAkron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at .OUR PROMISESTo treat every child as we would our ownTo treat others as they would like to be treatedTo turn no child away for any reasonWe are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.Part - Time: 20 Hours Per Week1st Shift: 8am - 4:30pm Variable DaysPalliative CareOnsite Position: AkronSummary:The Social Worker II applies graduate-level clinical social work skills to the psychosocial assessments and interventions of individuals, families, and groups as appropriate to client needs. Works collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary team in addressing the needs of the patient/family, advocating for inclusion and equity.Responsibilities:1. Conducts psychosocial assessments of the patient/family situation.2. Communicates with staff regarding the assessment and plan through documentation and multidisciplinary interactions.3. Provides consultation, education, training to staff regarding psychosocial issues that impact the delivery of optimal health care services.4. Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team and provides Clinical Medical Social work services to patients and their families to improve or maintain social, emotional function and physical health.5. Provides case management for patients with emphasis on issues of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in collaboration with patient and caregivers, medical team, and community partners in order to provide the most appropriate and comprehensive care.6. Consults and collaborates with community partners, participates in program and organizational assessment, planning, and developmental according to license guidelines.7. Seeks professional social work supervision when appropriate for practice or training.8. Provide guidance and support to the Social Worker I position.9. Ethical and timely completion of documentation as expected in the context of the department.10. Other duties as required.Other information:Technical Expertise1. Experience with and ability to navigate electronic medical records.2. Experience with MS Office Suite is preferred.3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.4. Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred.Education and Experience1. Education: Master's degree in Social Work from accredited Social Work academic program is required.2. Certification: Licensed Social Worker is required.3. Years of relevant experience: 1-3 years is preferred. Pediatric experience is preferred.4. Years of supervisory experience: n/a5. Experience working with culturally diverse individuals is preferred.6. Experience with community resources used by families with children is preferred.Part TimeFTE: 0.50