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Social Worker

Ascension Health

Washington, DCFull-time$54–79K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$54–79K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Social Worker at Ascension Health in Washington, DC will investigate and assess patient needs, plan interventions, and coordinate with agencies and families to secure community resources while ensuring safety and compliance with treatment plans.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

InvestigationAssessmentIntervention PlanningConsultationResource ReferralRelationship DevelopmentSafety Hazard Identification

Qualifications

Master Social WorkerHigh School Diploma/GED With 2 Years Experience or Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree3 Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Washington, DC

  • Facility: Carroll Manor

  • Department: Social Services

  • Schedule : Day Shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Investigate, assess and plan interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic and environmental problems.

  • Consult with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies and patient's relatives to ensure compliance with patient's treatment plan.

  • Assist clients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.

  • Develop and maintain working relationships with community health, welfare and social agencies and seek creative means to assist the client with his/her needs.

  • Assure resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Master Social Worker, preferred.

Education:

  • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree required.

Work Experience:

  • 3 years of experience preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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