Level Description Professional’ Leveling Guide consists of jobs with a professional nature that require “learned knowledge” most often attained through advanced education and experience. This can include business and/or clinical professionals. Market Summary Provides professional social work assistance to patients and families as related to illness, disease and hospitalization by utilizing a variety of modalities in all areas of service. Responsibilities also include involvement in the discharge planning process. Impact • Entry Level position. • Decisions have a minimal impact on results, productivity and/or expenditures. Communication • Interacts with internal stakeholders within own department, as well as external stakeholders which may include clients and customers. • Influences internal and external parties, who typically have shared interests, to achieve short-term departmental and team objectives. Represents the organization within area of responsibility. Innovation • Recognizes and resolves basic, routine, or common problems requiring analytical skills. • Problems and issues faced are neither difficult nor complex. Knowledge • Applies basic theories, skills and practices to accomplish work assignments. • Typically requires a bachelor's degree without previous experience.