Social Worker Senior/UKHC

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Social Worker Senior/UKHC
Requisition Number RE42058
Working Title Social Worker Senior - Forensic Pediatrics
Department Name MG340: Funds Flow Pediatrics
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 10
Salary Range $54,080-95,056/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

MSW
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience

No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Certified Social Worker (CSW)
Physical Requirements
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or standing/walking for long periods of time.
Shift
Day shift. Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hrs/wk). Additional hours as necessary.
Job Summary
The Social Worker Senior/UKHC position serves as a member of the Pediatrics healthcare team to enhance support for patients, families, providers and staff in the Forensic Pediatrics program at UK HealthCare.
The Social Worker role in Forensic Pediatrics will be primarily responsible for developing and working with fatherhood programs. This position is also critical to ensuring children who have suspected abuse/neglect receive the necessary medical, social and financial resources available to them and for ensuring all children have the parental/guardian support to help them thrive. This person will work closely with DCBS on suspected abuse and medical neglect referrals and will be required to testify in court on behalf of the information obtained through forensic interviews and investigation.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Ability to work in an electronic health record; computer skills
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
CSW certification, LCSW preferred
Deadline to Apply 04/07/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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