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    Social Worker Assistant - Grand Rapids, United States - Samaritas

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    Do you have a passion for helping youth? Do you enjoy mentoring and supporting youth? We have an amazing opportunity to mentor, and support our youth in our refugee foster care team. In this role you will be responsible for transporting youth to medical appointments and various other programs.

    Welcome to Samaritas Nation

    Requirements

    Associate degree in human services or related field, OR high school diploma/equivalent and 60 college credits or equivalent combination of education and work experience required

    Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

    APPLY TODAY #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve

    This position is full time and has a pay rate of $19.50 hourly

    Click this to learn about our varied & impactful person-centered programs.

    Here is a link to the latest edition of the Samaritas Electronic Magazine: . Get to know us

    We ask you to become the rock that creates the ripple of transformation. Click this link to learn more on what being the rock means

    What's In It For You

    Some of the benefits you may receive are:

    Full Time/Part Time

  • Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
  • Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
  • Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
  • Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
  • Awesome Employee Discounts
  • UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
  • Plus, many more benefits
  • Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions
  • Awesome Employee Discounts
  • UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
  • _________________________________________________________________________________

    This position will provide support and assistance to three main positions assigned to the UC programs: Medical Coordinator; Intake/Discharge Coordinator and Nutrition and Food Coordinator. This may include coordination of services for medical billing and appointments, completing tasks involved in the intake and discharge process, covering responsibilities for other positions as assigned by the leadership team. Responsibility may also include providing transportation youth in the program.

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide auxiliary services and direct assistance to clients, under the direction of medical coordinator and /or casework supervisor in accordance with applicable contractual, regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
  • Provide transportation for youth as needed and assigned needed services
  • Supervise children during appointments either at school or in program, in offices, or at other appropriate sites as part of assigned work
  • Observe and document activity related to the child; report observations to social worker with case responsibility or to supervisor as needed
  • Complete progress notes for assigned case responsibilities utilizing computerized software
  • Obtain documentation after attending youth medical appointments for submission to the medical coordinator
  • Assisting the medical coordinator with billing issues and outstanding claims
  • Work alongside the Unaccompanied Children's Services team to coordinate services for all aspects of the program as assigned by supervisor
  • _________________________________________________________________________________

    Job Qualifications

    Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

  • Associate degree in human services or related field, OR high school diploma/equivalent and 60 college credits or equivalent combination of education with child & family work experience required
  • Bachelor degree in social work, human services or related field preferred
  • Experience

  • One year experience in child welfare or refugee resettlement program preferred
  • Additional Work Requirements

  • Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record with reliable transportation suitable to transport person served. Proof of current automobile registration and insurance
  • On-site, in-person work is required for most scheduled hours
  • Participate in a system of 24 hour on-call availability to house, will be required to be on shift to ensure adequate coverage for compliance
  • #socialwork #refugee #humanservices#mentoring#Transportation#youth services

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