Family Services Associate

Job description

Family Services Associate - ( 260000RE ) Description Assists patients and families to resolve issues related to patients illness, injury , or hospitalization. Serves as liaison among patients/families, medical and nursing staff, and external agencies. Performs screening interviews, assists with planning and implementation of interventions, and ensures appropriate follow-up of services. This Family Services Associate position partners with the social workers to support patients and families, linking them to community resources, assisting with discharge needs such as transportation and medications. Screening for social drivers of health on identified units and linking families to needed resources is also a primary responsibility. Qualifications: Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree (Required) Minimum Work Experience: 1 year Working with individuals in crisis situations. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge: Bilingual ability preferred. Functional Accountabilities: Delivers Patient/Family Focused Services: Coordinates Patient Care Responsibilities with Other Family Services Staff - Complete screening interviews of patients and families utilizing hospital-approved screening tools. - Res...