What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Agape Hospice Green Valley?
Hospice Social Worker
Are you a highly skilled and motivated Social Worker looking for an immediate opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families? Do you enjoy providing emotional support and hospice education in a compassionate and dynamic environment? If you answered yes, then we have the perfect job for you!
We are seeking a talented and compassionate Social Worker to join our team. As a Social Worker you will have the opportunity to provide life-changing service to our patients while offering emotional support and hospice education to patients, their families, and caregivers. Our mission is to provide comfort, solutions, and peace in the lives of our patients and their loved ones.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary group
- Carry out social evaluations and develop intervention plans based on evaluation findings
- Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work
- Provide information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs
- Act as a liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies
- Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care
- Participate in the development of individualized care plans and attend interdisciplinary group meetings
- Assist physicians and other team members in understanding social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues
- Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Position Qualifications:
- Graduate of a bachelor’s or master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; master's program in social work preferred
- Minimum of one year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred
- Experience in a hospice care preferred
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills
- Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order
Perks and Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
Location: Green Valley, Sahuarita and Nogales area
If you are a compassionate and talented Social Worker who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join our dynamic team and be part of our mission to provide comfort, solutions, and peace in the lives of our patients and their loved ones.
Agape Hospice offers life-changing service to all our patients while also providing the emotional support and hospice education for the patient, their family and/or caregivers. We have a dynamic team of nurses, aides, social services, and spiritual care professionals, as well as a compassionate group of volunteers and experienced management. Our mission is to provide comfort where there is pain, solutions where there are challenges, and peace where there is chaos in the lives of our patients and their loved ones.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
Job Type: fulltime
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Day shift
Education: Bachelor's degree
Work location: On-site