Assessed the psychosocial needs of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's illness, environment, and communicated findings to the RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Maintained clinical records on all patients referred to the social worker.

Works with the Student Support Services Director and the Director of Federal Programs to articulate and promote the school system's vision of learning and teaching. Performs casework services with individual students to correct those personal, social, or emotional maladjustments related to their educational and social progress.

Provided social services and discharge planning functions for the hospital. Provided resources for inpatients, outpatients, ER patients and support to the skilled unit designee when resources were unavailable. Performed psychosocial assessments on Medicare, Medicaid, and high risk patients to determine social service and discharge planning needs.

Conducted intake interviews and referred to public assistance, family and children services, and related services. Developed and maintained plans and programs of service for each family applying and receiving support with emphasis on current or potential readiness for employment within the family group. Conducted home visits in relation to Maltreatment Assessments, follow up of open cases, and attended court sessions related to open and closed cases.

Assumed responsibility for a Medicaid Eligibility Caseload. Verified accuracy of information listed on applications including income, bank accounts and other assets. Maintained effective public relations with medical facilities and federal, state, county, and city agencies. Processed improper payment claims and counseled with clients to determine any employment barriers and to seek solutions to those barriers.