Independent Living Donor Advocate

Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. Benefits Highlights Medical: Multiple plan options. Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage. Vision: Affordable plan with national network. Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses. Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future. Responsibilities As an Independent Living Donor Advocate, you will operate independently from the Transplant Center while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include: Serving as an impartial advocate for potential living kidney and liver donors, separate from the recipient’s care team. Supporting donor rights throughout all phases of care including pre-donation, donation, and post-donation. Assessing and documenting donor comprehension of informed consent, evaluation, surgical procedures, and follow-up requirements. Educating donors on grievance procedures and assisting with resolution. Ensuring compliance with medical and legal standards. Acting as a resource for staff within the Section of Social Work and Department of Nursing. Qualifications To be considered for this position, you must have a Master in Social Work (MSW) degree, and clinical level licensure. Preferred Qualifications Experience in living organ donation, transplantation, medical ethics, informed consent, and donor decision-making. Candidates with diverse perspectives are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional Qualifications Advanced knowledge of mental illness, personality, adjustment to medical diagnoses and chronic disease. Strong communication skills, both in verbal and written form, are needed to interact with patients, patient’s family members, multidisciplinary team, community agencies, and other resources. Psychosocial diagnostic skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and in written form. Licensure LICSW licensure to practice independently at the clinical level is required. Application Requirements All must be included for your application to be considered: CV/Resume Cover letter Internal applicants must attach their 3 most recent performance appraisals. If you have less than 3 completed, please attach what is available. Internal applicants that have not met their current department's 1- or 2-year commitment, must attach an early release from their supervisor. Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.

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