Job Information
Arkansas Children's Director Social Work Services in Little Rock, Arkansas
Work Shift:
Please see job description for details.
Time Type:
Full time
Department:
CC013010 Nursing Administration
Summary:
In congruence with the NASW Code of Ethics, directs all aspects of the Social Work, Family Services, and Interpreter Service Programs; coordinates staff resources in delivery of services. Oversees budgetary issues; responsible for ongoing staff development, QI activities, and program development for all three departments.
Additional Information:
Required Education:
Master's Degree
Recommended Education:
Required Work Experience:
Related Field - 7 years with 5 years of leadership experience, Social Work - 3 years Pediatric or Medical Social Work experience
Recommended Work Experience:
Required Certifications:
LCSW - Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board
Recommended Certifications:
Academy of Certified Social Worker - National Associaton of Social Workers
Description
Provides long term direction as well as day-to day oversight of all three departments coordinating staff resources, resolving issues and working with Managers and supervisors on the development of staff.
Develops and implements strategies and policies for social work, interpreter services and family services.
Prepares, justifies and administers departmental and program budgets. Manages and maximizes utilization of resources.
Full authority for personnel actions including hiring, performance evaluations, performance improvement, team building, delegating, scheduling, etc.
Actively participates with local, state, national and professional organizations focused on improving patient and family outcomes as well as professional development.
Leverages internal and external relationships to improve or promote patient outcomes and professional standards.
Provides clinical supervision and guidance to the clinical social workers
Has demonstrated clinical expertise and skill prior to assuming leadership role.
Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.
Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.
For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.
Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.
“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager
“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst
“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator
“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant
“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant
Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.