Social Worker

Ascension
Milwaukee, WI

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: Saint Francis Place

Department: Social Services

Schedule: Days | Full-time | 8 am - 5:00 pm Mon - Fri with some weekends on call

Salary: $46,800.00 - $68,445.00 per year

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role
  • Empower patient resilienceby assessing social and emotional barriers and crafting personalized intervention plans that help patients navigate life's most difficult transitions.
  • Build a bridge to recoveryby consulting with clinical teams and external agencies, ensuring that the treatment plan is fully supported by a network of family and professional resources.
  • Champion community connectionby identifying and securing vital health and welfare resources, acting as a creative problem-solver to meet each client’s unique socioeconomic needs.
  • Safeguard the patient environmentby recognizing safety hazards or emotional crises and taking immediate action to ensure a secure, supportive setting for healing.
What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Master Social Worker, preferred.

Education:

  • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree required.

Work Experience:

  • 3 years of experience preferred.
What additional preferences we're seeking

Long Term Care experience.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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