Bilingual Social Worker (Part-Time)Families First Pediatrics | West Jordan, UT, serving our southern clinicsStatus: Part-Time, Non-Exempt | 20-25 hours per weekPay: To be determinedAbout the RoleFamilies First Pediatrics is looking for a Bilingual Social Worker to join our care team. You'll work alongside our medical providers to identify patients and families who need help with medical coverage, behavioral health care, food, housing, transportation, and other community services, and then help them get connected. Service is delivered directly in Spanish, not through an interpreter.This is an entry-level social work position under general supervision, focused on case management, screening, advocacy, and supportive contact. It does not involve diagnosing or treating mental illness or providing psychotherapy. Clinical concerns go to a licensed therapist or the provider.What You'll DoCase management and navigationMeet with referred patients and families, in person or by phone, to understand their needs and barriersScreen for unmet needs, including coverage, behavioral health, food, housing, transportation, childcare, utilities, immunization access, and school-related servicesComplete and submit applications with families (Medicaid, CHIP, the Marketplace, WIC, SNAP, and clinic financial assistance) and track each one to a decisionPlace referrals to community agencies and behavioral health providers, and confirm the patient was reachedFollow up on open cases on a set schedule and stay current on agencies, programs, and eligibility rules in our southern service areaLanguage accessDeliver the full service in Spanish, including applications, calls, and written follow-upInterpret between Spanish-speaking families and providers during case management conversationsAdapt Spanish patient materials so they read naturally, not as literal translationsWorking with providers and clinic teamsTake referrals from providers and clinic staff, respond within the agreed turnaround, and report back on what was arranged and what remains openAttend clinic huddles or care team meetings at southern sites on an agreed rotationRaise patterns, such as a closed program or a recurring payer denial, rather than absorbing them case by caseRecords, confidentiality, and safeguardingDocument every contact, referral, and application in the medical record promptly and factuallyHandle patient information in compliance with HIPAA and the added protections for behavioral health and minor patient informationFollow mandatory reporting obligations and escalate safety concerns to the provider and Director without delayWork within license boundaries and refer anything beyond themQualificationsRequiredBachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited programUtah Social Service Worker (SSW) license, or eligibility to be licensed, with licensure obtained within 90 days of hire. A CSWE-accredited BSW qualifies for the SSW with no examination and no additional supervised hours.Full professional fluency in Spanish and English, spoken and written. Fluency is tested at interview. This is a requirement, not a preference, because the position serves Spanish-speaking patients and families directly.Valid driver license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance, as the role travels between southern clinicsSound judgment about what belongs in the record, with the provider, or with a licensed therapist, and discretion with confidential patient and family informationPreferredWorking knowledge of Medicaid, CHIP, and community assistance programs in Utah, or the ability to learn them quicklyExperience in a healthcare, public health, or community services settingSchedule and Work Environment20 to 25 hours per week, set according to clinic need and subject to changeOccasional hours outside the standard clinic day when a family cannot meet during itClinic and office setting, with patient contact in exam rooms, offices, and by telephoneExtended time at a workstation and on the phoneRegular travel between southern clinics during the workday, with mileage reimbursed at the current rateAbout UsBeyond Pediatrics, LLC, dba Families First Pediatrics and Wee Care Pediatrics, is an equal opportunity employer.This job description reflects the principal duties of the position and is not exhaustive; duties may change to meet the needs of the organization. It is not a contract of employment. Employment with Beyond Pediatrics, LLC is at will.
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