Medical Social Worker (53,522 61,958)

• Collaborates with medical providers care managers and social service agencies to deliver short-term care coordination and connect clients to resources.
• Develops implements evaluates and adjusts individualized care plans.
• Assesses high-risk clients for immediate safety or intervention needs and provides provisional support until ongoing services are established.
• Serves as a Public Health Social Worker linking clients to health and social programs including insurance healthcare and community benefits.
• Supports access to services such as establishing a medical home securing coverage and addressing barriers to care.
• Connects clients with community resources for housing food clothing prenatal education parenting support and mental health services.
• Explains program purposes and their impact on client wellbeing.
• Advocates for clients during calls and visits to reduce cultural and socioeconomic barriers and ensure needs are effectively communicated and met.
• Delivers educational sessions on parenting emotional regulation sexual health and related topics.
• Maintains accurate documentation of client interactions manages comprehensive case files and completes monthly reports.
• This description is intended to illustrate the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

• Masters degree in social work and a minimum of one year working with individuals or families in a community-based organizational setting; OR
• Bachelors degree in social work and a minimum of three years of experience working with individuals or families in a community-based organizational setting.

• Must complete State of Michigan MI Bridges Community Referral Partner Training within six months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license with access to reliable transportation throughout the course of employment.
• Duties will require the ability to sit walk reach with hands and arms and occasionally lift 25-50 pounds.
• In times of a public health emergency may be required to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Berrien County.

• Experience assessing and supporting clients with suicidal ideation depression perinatal mood disorders domestic violence sex trafficking and other high-risk safety concerns.
• Background in medical settings including the State of Michigan MI Bridges Benefit Enrollment program and the Healthy Michigan Plan.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse populations professionally and empathetically during crisis situations.
• Committed to expanding knowledge of community resources and understanding barriers to care.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare professionals and care coordinators.
• Demonstrates strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in team environments.
• Knowledge of structural influences on health including the intersections of race education and income.
• Familiar with multi-system outreach programs related to healthcare delivery and services.
• Bilingual with Spanish proficiency preferred.

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Address: Berrien County Administration Building Personnel Department 701 Main St. St. Joseph MI 49085