Social Worker/Bereavement Support

HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF THE PIEDMONT, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES REQUIRED AND IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP IS “AT-WILL”, WHICH MEANS THE EMPLOYEE MAY RESIGN AT ANY TIME AND THE EMPLOYER MAY DISCHARGE THE EMPLOYEE AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY OR NO REASON.

Summary: Provides social work services for patients and families served by the hospice inpatient unit.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree from an approved school of social work
• Current South Carolina license
• Experience in a health care setting preferred
• Ability to clearly explain Hospice services including reimbursement issues is required.

Responsibilities | Job Duties:

• Assesses and identifies social, emotional and financial needs of patients and families served by organization programs.
• Participates in establishing and evaluating the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
• Makes patient visits, according to organizational productivity standards, and maintains ongoing counseling and support for patients and families.
• Provides counseling to patients and families regarding decisions for Advanced Directives and other financial and legal matters.
• Serves as resource for the clinical team. Assists members in understanding family dynamics in times of stress and crisis.
• Provides resource counseling by providing referrals to community service agencies which may benefit the patient and family as appropriate.
• Participates in volunteer training and community education on the Hospice philosophy, needs of dying, loss, and grief.
• Participates as a member of the Bereavement Team. Provides grief assessment, support and counseling to appropriate individuals and groups as assigned.
• Supports the Bereavement Coordinator by assisting with program activities.
• Available for support of hospice staff and volunteers as requested
• Participates in planning and staffing of Project Hope activities including school groups and bereavement camp.
• Documents, including electronic documentation, all aspects of care and services provided according to organizational policies.
• Supports the overall culture of the organization
• Participates in organization sponsored events.
• Performs other duties as requested and appropriate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Greenwood, SC 29646: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $30