Job Description

Overview: To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

This position is accountable for the provision of quality outcome-based educational programs and practice support, which promote initial and ongoing competency and continuous development of the Social Work staff.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities:

• 1. Responsibilities
• 1.1 Develops, organizes, implements and evaluates Facility and System Based education and programs to ensure competencies of social work personnel.
• 2. Leadership
• 2.1 Articulates linkages between leadership, quality improvement, social work, and practice education.
• 3. Learner
• 3.1 Uses multiple approaches and sources of information to identify and validate personnel learning needs.
• 4. Program Planning
• 4.1 Conducts learning needs assessments regularly to identify organizational and departmental education and practice needs.
• 5. Educational Design
• 5.1 Develops educational offerings based on organization/clinical priorities and the learning needs of the intended audience.
• 6. Resource & Facilities
• 6.1 Demonstrates knowledge of the financial resources available and the impact on program design.
• 7. Records and Reports
• 7.1 Identifies organizational, service line and external agency requirements for documentation and record keeping.
• 8. Evidence-Based Practice
• 8.1 Promotes best practice in care coordination and social work.
• 9. Professional Development
• 9.1 Assists in the identification of staff for preceptor development.
• 10. Practice Readiness
• 10.1 Facilitates orientation by collaborating with the department.
• 11. Measurement Strategies
• 11.1 Integrates performance indicators in education activities.
• 12. Professional Self Development
• 12.1 Seeks out opportunities for professional growth through organizational affiliations or certifications within specialty areas.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

Masters of Social Work Required

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years' experience in Social Work, or related field.

LICENSURE

Current Connecticut State Social Work Licensure required. Licensed Masters of Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent communication skills, Understanding of human learning theory, healthcare systems, social work and ability to manage multiple priorities. Working knowledge and experience with IT systems and Epic. Ability to utilize lean thinking and process improvement cycles. Ability to understand and use data with Microsoft Excel. Excellent presentation skills.

Job Tags

Full time,

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