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Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation

Licensed Social Worker - BSW

Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105

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Position Summary A Social Worker is a licensed professional trained to provide social support services as outlined by agency programming and policies. Social Workers report directly to the Director of Services and work to advocate for the psychosocial, financial, social, emotional, and mental health needs of children and young adults diagnosed with a chronic and/or life‑threatening illness as it relates to their health status and on‑going treatment.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) – Clear Background Check

State of Nevada Licensed Social Worker – 2‑year min. social work experience preferred

SEND RESUME & COMMUNICATIONS TO BLANCA GRAJEDA, Dir. of Services, blanca@nvccf.org

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Integrate emotional, psychological, financial, and educational needs of patients and families with medical interventions

Coordinate and follow up on client referrals originating from clinics, hospitals, self‑referrals, and other community‑based referral sources to ensure timely engagement in services

Meet with families and complete psychosocial assessment

Facilitate activity workshops for children, siblings, and caregivers

Assist in the navigation of the health care system (social security disability insurance & Medicaid)

Advocate for the appropriate care of children

Offer coping skills to manage ramifications of disease for patients, survivors, and those who suffer secondary effects of illness

Research community and national organizations identifying aids and resources

Work within the scope of practice as outlined by professional standards, ethical practice, and agency policies

Provide people, families, or vulnerable populations with the support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell, renal, blood and immunologic diseases

Advise family caregivers, providing patient education and supportive services

Prepare individualized intervention plan and make social services referrals as needed

Build client charts (electronically), file and manage accordingly

Maintain active case management and complete required documentation of client contacts and services provided in a timely manner

Facilitate NVCCF program assigned and report results

Facilitate internal referrals for services provided within the agency

Work side by side with NVCCF staffers and medical professionals to ensure client needs are fulfilled

Provide feedback on effectiveness and/or efficiency of programs and services

Attend staff meetings and case staffing to stay current of agency and client updates

Maintain current knowledge base on social work issues through conferences, educational requirements for licensure, and social work literature

Use and apply new and changing technical requirements as directed

Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work

Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned

Work after business hours, weekends and during foundation events/programming to accommodate various programs and services

Provide agency services in an outside acute or sub‑acute setting if needed

May be required to follow hospital/clinic volunteer protocols such as drug screening, background checks, tuberculosis testing, & vaccinations

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Other

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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