Hospital Social Worker *$10,000 Sign On*, $15,000 Relocation and Retention Bonus Eligible

Position Summary

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation seeks a Medical Social Worker who will provide holistic medical social services to YKDRH patients and their families. This position aims to solve or alleviate physical, social, emotional, and environmental issues that hinder or prevent patients from achieving optimal health.

Qualifications

• MSW (Master of Social Work) from an accredited school of Social Work
• One (1) year experience in hospital or health-care setting
• State of Alaska license at Master’s level (LMSW) required or eligibility
• Valid Alaska State driver’s license is required
• Basic knowledge of computer use
• Preface experience working in cross-cultural setting with bilingual language skills in English & Yup'ik
• Ability to read, comprehend & write at the college level & effectively present information in one-on-one & group situations to patients/clients, agencies, communities, & other employees of the organization
• Add, subtract, multiply/divide in all units of measure, with whole numbers, common fractions, & decimals; compute rate, ratio, percent; draw/interpret bar graphs
• Should be able to perform supervisory tasks when supervisor is away, work independently and in collaboration with other social workers

Benefits

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retail plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Additional Information

ID: 18186
Location: Bethel
Department: Social Services
Employment Duration: 70 Full time
Temporary Status: Not Applicable
Hours per Week: 40
Minimum Hourly Pay: 42.92 FLSA Status: Exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

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