Social Worker Job at DaVita Kidney Care in South Bend

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Posting Date: 09/23/2025, 4350 S. Ironwood Rd, South Bend, Indiana, 46614, United States of America

A Day In the Life of a DaVita Social Worker: http://youtu.be/Jh44qcKnw30?si=huTboTUsMZoJdooy

Job Description:

As a Social Worker at DaVita, you’ll be a part of a Team that values work-life balance and where your personal and professional growth is a top priority. DaVita has an open position for a Social Worker who will be a vital member of each patient’s core care team. Life on dialysis can be a difficult transition for many patients-and you'll be there to support and advocate for them.

In this vital role, you will help patients understand their rights and responsibilities, and guide them in managing the physical, mental, emotional and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease.

What you can expect:

• Build meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting.
• Be a part of a Team that appreciates, supports and relies on each other in a positive environment.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.

What we'll provide:

DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs.

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, PTO cash out, paid training and more.
• Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace, backup child, elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance and so much more!

Requirements:

• Meets all state required regulations to practice in the dialysis setting.
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required with a specialization in clinical practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of government and private insurance programs.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days.

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements.

DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits.

EEO Statement: DaVita is an equal opportunity employer and complies with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.