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Samaritas Social Worker Assistant - Refugee Medical in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Position Details
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!
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What's In It For You
Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full Time/Part TimeCompetitive 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
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Requisition Number2024-10517
Employee TypeFull-Time
Hours Per Pay Period80
ShiftDay
Work Hours8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Weekends and/or Holidays RequiredYes
On Call RequiredNo
Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids