Social Worker

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

About Ronald McDonald House:
Together, we can give families with a hospitalized child what they need most: each other. RMHC Ann Arbor provides a community of inclusive, compassionate, supportive programs and services that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Join us as we expand the capacity of our housing, meal, family support services, and community so families can stay together when they need to the most.

About the Role:
Status: Full-Time/Exempt Employee/On-Call
Hours: 40 hours/week (M-F, with occasional nights/weekends and on-call)
Reports to: Family Services & Program Director

Our Social Worker will provide supportive services to families of seriously ill children staying at our two Ronald McDonald House locations – Main House and Mott House. The Social Worker will work collaboratively with all hospital staff and RMH staff to best support families during their stay and connect families to organizations that provide assistance and other needed services.

Essential Job Functions:
Provide support to families staying at the House by:
- Provide supportive counseling and ongoing psychosocial support to families during their stay as needed
- Provide a supportive and culturally competent environment to the diverse families, children, staff, and volunteers at Ronald McDonald House Ann Arbor
- Connect families to needed resources
- Communicate and collaborate with hospital social workers on an ongoing basis to take referrals, place families in guest rooms or hotel rooms, and obtain medical updates
- Ensure that families abide by House rules and policies for the safety of everyone in the House
- Facilitate caregiver support groups
- Conduct new family welcome meetings, as needed
- Crisis intervention with families, as needed
- Manage and facilitate Family Support Council (FSC) Committee, including administrative tasks
- Collaborate with the Family Services & Program Director to identify, coordinate, and implement additional family support services. Track and report findings and metrics related to FSC activities.
- Encourage families to participate in House programs, including educational and fun activities for caregivers and siblings
- Support families across a broad section of the continuum of care, including after their stay has concluded
- Complete all documentation accurately and timely, including notes in Family Registry

Education, Qualifications, and Experience
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
- A Master’s degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
- Current license to practice social work in the State of Michigan. LMSW required.
- 2-5 years of experience, preferably in a medical setting or in a family-oriented social services agency

How to Apply:
https://rmhcannarbor.bamboohr.com/careers/57