Social Services Resource Specialist

It may sound cliché, but it’s true- for many of us, a career caring for cancer patients is a calling. It’s much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories often share common themes of compassion, collaboration, and commitment to exceptional patient care. No matter the role a Compass team member serves in, our goal remains the same: to provide the best possible care for every patient and family we serve.

At Compass Oncology, the Social Worker provides comprehensive, patient-centered support to individuals and their families throughout their care journey. Under general supervision, this role delivers a broad range of social work services, including assessing needs and connecting patients with community resources that address emotional, physical, social, and financial concerns.

Employment Type: Full-time;1.0 FTE 
Location: Happy Valley (East Cancer Center)

Salary:

**Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate’s applicable experience and qualifications, as well as, internal employee equity considerations. 

Jobe Scope:
Under general supervision, provides generalist social work duties to include knowledge of and referrals to agencies and organizations
offering emotional, physical, social, and financial services to patients and families. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance
Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

-Provides information about & helps coordinate access to resources and services for patients, families, and/or caregivers, making
appropriate referrals as needed.
-Completes patient forms when necessary (i.e. patient disability forms, indigent drug program, etc.).
-May administer psychosocial needs assessments, distress and depression screens to patients and families, and then forward the
assessments needing evaluation to the appropriate, identified clinicians
-Develops and maintains working relationships with community agencies, health care organizations, and other providers to promote a broad
base of support for patients and families.
-Acts as a patient/family advocate in negotiating the health care system.
-Relays identified patient and family needs to medical team members.
-Documents all tasks in EMR accurately, appropriately, and timely.
-Develops and maintains working relationships with community agencies, health care organizations, and other providers to promote a broad
base of support for patients and families.
-Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific differences in the patient population that include late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the
elderly. This includes physiological, psychological, and developmental differences unique to each group

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in social work from a school or program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Experience/Training:

• 0-2 years’ experience preferred, working as a bachelor’s-prepared social worker in a healthcare setting, oncology experience desired.
• Appropriate state licensure or certification required for bachelors-level social work.

More About The Company
Compass Oncology team brings together leading cancer experts in the fields of surgical, medical and radiation oncology, pathology and palliative care to provide the most comprehensive cancer care possible and an even more cohesive patient experience. In addition, the majority of our physicians specialize in particular cancer types, bringing a heightened level of expertise to our patients. If you are a dedicated, team-oriented, patient-centered individual looking for an opportunity where you are proud of what you do, work hard, have fun, want to learn and go home at the end of the day knowing you made a difference in the lives of our patients; Compass Oncology is the place for you!

As a member of The US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest community-based cancer treatment and research networks, Compass Oncology participates in leading-edge clinical trials through US Oncology research, which has helped develop 89 FDA approved cancer therapies. We serve the Portland and Vancouver communities with clinical offices located throughout the metro area.

To learn more about Compass Oncology and its daily mission, please visit our website at https://compassoncology.com/

Our Benefits:

When you feel supported, both from a health and financial wellness perspective, you have the energy and motivation to make good things happen — whether it is caring for patients, caring for yourself and your family, or giving back to your community. That’s why Compass Oncology offers a full suite of competitive benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. From health and wellness programs, to retirement education and plans, we give you the tools to make great choices for your health and financial wellbeing now and in the future.

For benefit-eligible employees who work 20 hours or greater, we proudly offer the following:

• Medical , Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness, Hospital, and Legal Plans
• PTO and Holiday Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Robust Wellness Program and Incentives
• EAP
• Perks
• Jeans Fridays!

For more details: Compass Employee Benefits

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires exposure to communicable diseases, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic
environment. Requires frequent interaction with patients and families, physicians and clinic staff, and external agencies and organizations.