What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker (LMSW only) position at Hospice of CNY?
Job Description – Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Are you an amazing Social Worker with a heart for Hospice care? Hospice of Central New York is hiring Social Workers to join our team!
Social Workers are part of a dedicated, compassionate, Hospice interdisciplinary team. They play a vital role in helping patients and families with social, emotional, and practical challenges through the end-of-life journey.
Hospice Social Workers provide information on community resources, assist with Advance Directives, and offer expertise to help problem solve and cope with caregiving and decision making.
Our Social Workers provide counseling and interventions to patients and families according to their individualized plan of care.
Hospice care primarily takes place within a patient’s home but may include residential settings such as comfort care residences or group homes.
Our Social Worker’s primarily work Monday-Friday from 8-4:30 or 8:30-5:00. If you are seeking to improve your work-life balance, with minimal after hour or weekend coverage, becoming a Hospice Social Worker will meet that need!
Candidates must excel in working with diverse communities and within a variety of settings. A valid New York drivers’ license and reliable transportation is required.
What we offer:
- Medical insurance (select from four (4) different options to best suit your needs)
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(B) Retirement Plan Savings
- Employer Contribution to 403(B)
- 15 vacation days for the first year of employment, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, and 6 paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account with employer contributions
- Employer provided Group Term Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Personal Loss insurance
- A variety of supplemental & ancillary insurances
- Retention Bonuses
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Monday through Friday work schedule
- Six months of comprehensive training and experienced 1:1 mentoring
- Monthly Remembrance Services and Quality of Life opportunities for care of your heart, mind, and soul
Qualifications and Skills – Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW):
- Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college is required.
- Licensed Master of Social Worker (LMSW)
- Post-Master’s experience in medical social work, grief counseling, hospice and/or community health preferred
- Excellent counseling, advocacy, and collaboration skills
- Valid NYS Driver’s License and reliable transportation
Salary Range: $30.00 - $31.50 per hour
Job Type: Full-time; 40 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $31.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $32
