ChesPenn Health Services

About Us

ChesPenn is a network of community health centers spanning Chester and Delaware Counties.  Our mission is to provide quality, integrated, and culturally sensitive medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to adults and children regardless of their income, insurance status, or ability to pay.

 

Simply put, our goal is to provide a healthcare home for every person living in the communities we serve. Be part of our mission to care for your community. This is a job that will love you back!

Position Summary

ChesPenn Health Services is seeking a dynamic, people-focused social worker who will help our patients overcome socioeconomic barriers to achieving their health and wellness goals.
This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team of health professionals working to create a culture of health and wellness among residents of the greater Coatesville area.

 

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree a plus
• Two (2) or more years in social services or related field
• Current COVID-19 and flu vaccines required

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

• Knowledge of community resources relevant to social determinants of health
• Strong verbal communication skills, including excellent active listening skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to work harmoniously as part of a health care team
• Ability to meet approved minimal physical and medical standards
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus

 

What You’ll Do

Patient Support:

 

• Provide individual and family supportive counseling and referral to help improve personal and social functioning and resolve emotional and psychological problems.
• Provide advocacy assistance in obtaining necessary services.
• Partner with the Community Health Educator and other agency representatives to identify and work to address unmet community needs.
• Partner with community agencies to facilitate mutual referrals.
• Provide documentation in a timely manner according to a department standard.
• Model skillful, supportive, strengths-based interactions with patients and coworkers
• Maintain confidentiality of information about patients and their families.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

 

     Clerical:

 

• Document all patient contacts, case updates, and referrals according to establish protocols and standards.
•  Maintain statistical data necessary for reporting requirements.
• Track appointment compliance for care-managed patients who have missed appointments, and document outcomes.
• Prepare reports and audits requested by the supervisor.

 

What We Offer

 

• Health and Life Insurance Benefits
• Paid Leave (vacation, personal and sick leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(a) Retirement Account
• Employee Assistance Program

 

ChesPenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Because employees work with families and children and due to the sensitive nature of patient medical information, we require all applicants who receive and accept employment offers to complete child abuse and criminal background checks before being hired.

 

NOTE:  

ChesPenn uses a web-based application portal and emailing system to correspond with applicants.  Please be sure to add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.