Social Worker

$500 SIGN ON BONUS

Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Non-Exempt

What you’ll do as a Social Worker at HealthNet:

This Social Worker position exists to be part of a case management team and provide client services and follow-up services as needed. Advocates for patients by securing needed community/financial resources via the application of extensive knowledge of various human resource agencies. Aids people experiencing personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefit from medical care.

• Provide consultation and educational services to patients, families, and community groups relevant to needs and problems.
• Provide direct crisis intervention, short-term counseling, information, and referral, and provides psychosocial assessment as necessary.
• Collaboratively plan and facilitates appropriate interventions.
• Serve as a liaison between the patient and the health care provider concerning the broad psychosocial aspects of the patient's course of treatment.
• Take appropriate action according to established protocol for child and adult abuse and neglect cases.
• Provide patient education and clerical support.

When you’ll work as a Social Worker at HealthNet:

• Full-time
• Potential schedule includes Monday-Friday 8-5.
• Health centers are open until 8pm and closed on Sundays. 

Diversity & Inclusion

• We commit to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment, where all employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feels valued and respected.
• We take a nondiscriminatory approach and provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement in respective departments, programs, and worksites.
• We strive to respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensures that all voices are valued and heard.
• We pledge to modeling diversity and inclusion and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.

Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by physician or clinic manager.

Who is HealthNet?

https://www.indyhealthnet.org/

HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNet’s mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay. 

(Please, consider applying if you do not meet the list of criteria below. We would love to engage for other possible opportunities or explore your areas of skill a little deeper)

What you’ll need as a Social Worker at HealthNet:

• Currently not sponsoring for work visa.
• Requires Bachelor's degree in social worker or related field.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources preferred. 
• Requires experience in social work or related field. 
• Requires transportation to commute to various health center sites, patient homes.

The skills you’ll bring as a Social Worker at HealthNet:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills. 
• Possesses empathy. 
• Appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity in the workplace.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality appropriately.
• Understanding of families and poverty and diverse cultures
• Ability to work as a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage a balance between job responsibilities and personal life. 
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred. 
• Reliable transportation required. 

Physical Requirement:

• Able to be involved in degrees of prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, and stooping; as well as abilities of repeated bending, stooping, and squatting.
• Able to lift, push, and/or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight up to 20-30 pounds is a necessary function of this position.
• Able to perform duties during periods of varied and/or prolonged work hours.
• Will be exposed to all patient elements.
• Must be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in the English language by both orally and written.

Why work at HealthNet?

• $500 SIGN ON BONUS
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 
• Health Savings Account & Difference Card Available within certain medical plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D 
• Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Domestic Partner Leave
• Wellness Programs
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral program

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.