Job description
Hiram W. Davis Medical Center (HDMC) is recruiting for
Benefits Social Worker. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive team of professionals in an 94-bed Joint Commission accredited skilled, intermediate, and general-medical hospital. This facility is CMS/VDH and The Joint Commission accredited. HDMC is committed to providing our clients with quality care within our facility, where
“Caring is Our Passion.”
The Benefits Social Worker will complete and submit applications for entitlement programs such as SSI, SSDI, Medicare, and Medicaid to ensure residents and patients have the benefits they are entitled to. This position will also complete other social services duties including tracking the need for PASRRs, completing UAIs for discharge planning, and assisting with re-commitment hearings.
ob Duties:
The Benefits Social Worker will complete and submit applications for entitlement programs such as SSI, SSDI, Medicare, and Medicaid to ensure residents and patients have the benefits they are entitled to. This position will also complete other social services duties including tracking the need for PASRRs, completing UAIs for discharge planning, and assisting with re-commitment hearings.
ob Duties:
- Conducts inquiries for benefits/entitlements for Social Security Administration (SSA), Department of Social Services (DSS), Veteran’s Administration or other agencies as needed;
- Completes applications for Social Security Administration (SSI, SSDI, Medicare, and Medicare D, Social Services, and Department of Medical Assistance Services (Medicaid, Auxiliary Grants, SNAP, etc) along with any required documentation;
- Submits applications within timeframes indicated in Social Work Department Policy;
- Communicates with families as needed to complete benefits;
- Maintains working knowledge of eligibility criteria, application process and significant time frames for Social Security Administration, Department of Social Services, and Department of Medical Assistance Services;
- Completes Uniform Assessment Instruments (UAIs) for residents/patients who require them and coordinates with the Health Information Management Department to submit them with the needed Medical Record documentation;
- Assists with obtaining resident/patient documentation such as state IDs and birth certificates;
- Assist with re-commitment hearings;
- Other duties as assigned
KSA’s Required to Successfully Perform the Work:
- Knowledge of human behavior and development, social systems and social work principles and practice; social work methodology, and case management.
- Ability to provide social work services to patients; coordinate agency and community resources; communicate orally and in writing all assessments and interventions with patients, families and external agencies; and to work effectively to solve problems.
- Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, behaviors and intellectual disability.
- Knowledge and ability to provide social work case management and coordinate resources.
- Ability to individually develop goals, plans and interventions according to patient needs. Knowledgeable of NASW Code of Ethics.
- Ability to multi-task with flexibility.
- Ability to participate on an Interdisciplinary Team and be a contributing member.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- BSW from an accredited School of Social Work
- Valid Virginia Driver’s License in good standing with DMV
- Experience in case management and social work
- Experience with completing applications for entitlement programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and/or Social Security.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of principles and practices of social casework, working knowledge of the functions of public and private social services agencies as related to health institutions and human affairs services.
Special Requirements
An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.
HDMC is a tobacco-free campus
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID -19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
HDMC is a tobacco-free campus
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID -19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Special Instructions to Applicants
HWDMC only accepts online applications via RMS. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application, but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
Hiram W. Davis Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at 804-524-7600 for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Hiram W. Davis Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID -19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Hiram W. Davis Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at 804-524-7600 for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Hiram W. Davis Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID -19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
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