Kirkland Ministries, Inc.

Social Worker Position Details

Level: Entry
Travel: 5% to 50%
Shift: Varies/Flexible
Position Location: San Antonio, Texas
Education Requirements: Graduated from an accredited school of Social Work. LMSW or LCSW.
Position Type: PRN/Contract
Position Pay: $20.00 – $ 30.00 per hour + travel reimbursement

The Social Worker’s duties include, but not limited to:

Support the Collaborative Case Management Model.
Demonstrate an understanding of funding resources, services, and clinical standards and outcomes.
Demonstrate mastery of social work practice related to assigned population(s) to include: protection of at risk populations, cultural boundaries, knowledge of social programs providing.
Demonstrate a good understanding of managed care trends, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, reimbursement and the effect on utilization of the different methods of reimbursement.
Demonstrate the ability to develop departmental interfaces with internal and external customers to provide exemplary service and achieve goals.
Implements and oversee implementation of the transition.
Collaborates with physicians, office staff and ancillary departments.
Complete concise documentation in Case Management systems.
Maintain accurate patient demographic and insurance information.
Maintain objectivity in decision-making, utilizing facts to support decisions.
Support the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Kirkland Ministries Incorporated.
Achieve ongoing compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Demonstrate flexibility in response to change.
Anticipates and respond to problems and risks.
Communicate effectively with all levels in the organization.

Social Worker candidates must meet the following requirements:

18 years or older
Master’s Degree in Social Work
Documentation of proficiency evaluation of experience and competence including, but not limited to,
- a written assessment to ensure the candidate’s ability to document services delivered of the residents to be served
- at least three written personal references from persons, unrelated to the candidates, that indicate the ability of the candidate to provide a safe, stable, and healthy environment for residents being serviced.
Have at least 2 years acute care experience.
Certified copy of a three-year driving record from the DMV.
Ability to pass a drug screen, physical exam, and a criminal background check.
Ability to work in a residential and non-residential setting.

Social Worker candidates must have the following,