SUPERVISOR- SOCIAL WORKERS Full Time

For a 2nd year in a row, Aspirus has been recognized as one of the top 15 Top Health Systems in the United States by IBM Watson in their annual study identifying the top-performing health systems in the country based on overall organizational performance.

We are seeking a Supervisor of Social Work who is responsible for the oversight of system-wide social work functions including the operational aspects of the care coordination strategic plan, which includes organizing and supervising an integrated cross continuum social work program that monitors and supervises initiatives to ensure achievement of organization goals, initiation of change management processes, and implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures. The Supervisor of Social Work is responsible for social work services and staff at all Aspirus inpatient/acute care entities and in the ambulatory setting and has accountability for the overall supervision of Social Workers. The Supervisor of Social Work participates in recruitment and retention, performance reviews and professional development of social work staff. The Supervisor of Social Work is responsible for the overall management of the Student Social Worker program in collaboration with Organizational Learning and Development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Social Work and patient care standards and management practices in a healthcare environment normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Two years professional experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Leadership experience in Social Work preferred.
• Possesses an active Wisconsin or Michigan Social Worker license.

Hours: Full time, 40 Hours per week, Day Shift

Aspirus is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. With approximately 8,000 employees, serving communities throughout northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan, our integrated system includes four hospitals in Wisconsin and four in Michigan with more than 55 clinics.

As a team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus