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Job Description
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York.
Summary:
This position will assist the Manager in the day-to-day support provided to caregivers located throughout the hospital, as well as to those who visit the Caregiver Center. This position will also support the volunteer Caregiver Coaches, providing guidance and assistance as needed. Responsible for coordination and execution of support groups and other programming as needed. Assist Manager in supporting professional caregivers as the situations arise.
Responsibilities:
1. Assess caregivers and their needs throughout the hospital as well as within the Caregiver Center. Offer guidance as appropriate, support through complex caregiving experiences, and provide stress reduction support as needed.
2. Collaborate with Hospitalists, Nurses, Doctors and the rest of the Healthcare Team relative to caregivers’ needs and provide recommendations for improved outcomes.
3. Have familiarity with interventions and support regarding transition, anticipatory grief and family systems dynamics.
4. Assist the Manager in training and overseeing the volunteer Caregiver Coaches, providing support and guidance regarding appropriate active listening skills, boundaries, cultural sensitivity, appropriate interactions with families, and self-reflection.
5. Assist with collecting statistical data regarding Center usage and supportive programming provided through the Caregiver Center.
6. Work well with interdisciplinary teams.
7. Collaborate with community-based organizations. Attend community-based programs as needed for the purpose of promotion and/or education regarding the Caregiver Center, caregiver needs, and helpful interactions.
8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other information:
- This position requires a minimum of a Masters education and a minimum of three years job related experience.
- State of CT Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave
Work Type: Part-Time
Standard Hours: 24.00
FTE: 0.600000
Work Schedule: Day/Eve 8
Work Shift: Mainly 1-6pm Monday through Thursday, with some weekend hours
Org Unit: 171
Department: Gold Stone Care Giver
Exempt: Yes
Grade: S8
Credentials:
Essential:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Education:
Essential:
- Master’s Level Degree
Working conditions:
Essential:
- Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
- Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
- Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
- Some occupational risk
EOE, including disability/vets.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
