MUHA GB79 - Social Worker (MSW) I Victims of Crime Administration (VOCA) grant funded position. Job no: A511215 Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (Medical Center) Department: Executive Medical Director - Case Management & Care Transitions Sub Department: MUHA-9947000-Social Work Program Work type: Full-Time Employee Type: MUHA-Regular Location: Charleston, SC Categories: Social Work/Mental Health Pay scale: MUHA- Grade 13 Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center) Hours per week: 40 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Day Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried Job Summary/Purpose: The MUSC Advocacy Program (MAP) Social Worker (MSW) reports to the Social Work Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under the VOCA Grant program guidance of the MAP Social Work Coordinator, as well as the practice guidance of the Lead Social Worker, the MAP Social worker provides direct support and interventions to patients and their families when there is a suspicion or report of abuse and/or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, intimate partner violence (IPV), and/or sexual abuse/assault. This role provides education, counseling, safety plans, lethality assessments and referrals to resources such as IPV/Elder Abuse agencies, safe houses, therapists, free or low cost legal aid agencies, DSS and law enforcement agencies; including coordination of social work services and other requirements as specified by VOCA grant. This position communicates findings with the appropriate MUSC clinicians. Minimum Training and Education: Master's degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Three years post graduate professional social work experience. Requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. Demonstrates ability to collaborate in a positive, professional manner with medical professionals. Requires ability to work in a thorough but efficient manner. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: MSW licensure by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners. Certification in case management preferred. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to walk. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to kneel. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. ( Infrequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat. (Infrequent) Ability to reach. (Frequent) Ability to lift/carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to move objects from floor level to 36 inches height weighing to 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to move from height of 36" to floor objects weighing to 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) Opening date: 02 Jan 2019 Eastern Standard Time