What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Specialist position at Georgia Hospice Care?
**Company Overview:**
At Georgia Hospice Care, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and comfort to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. Our mission is to serve with love, providing meaningful experiences for our patients and their families.
**Job Summary:**
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Social Services Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families
- Developing and implementing individualized plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team
- Conducting thorough psychosocial evaluations to identify patient needs
- Providing ongoing counseling and support to patients and families
**Requirements:**
- MS degree in social work from an accredited school of social work approved by the Council of Social Work Education
- Current state license as a social worker
- 2 years of clinical work experience, preferably in healthcare or hospice
**Benefits:**
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Immediate Access to Paid Time Off
- Employee Referral Program
- Bonus Eligibility
- Matching 401K
- Annual Merit Increases
- Years of Service Award Bonuses
- Pet Insurance
- Financial and Legal Assistance Program
- Mental Health and Counseling Programs
- Dental and Orthodontic Coverage
- Vision Insurance
- Health Care with Low Premiums
- $500 Matching Health Savings Account
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Virgin Pulse Wellness Program
- Fertility Assistance Program