Social Worker

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Why did you become a social worker? Was it to use your talents and expertise to provide exceptional care during a critical time in someone's life? If so, this is the place for you. If so, this is the place for you. We provide comfort, support, peace and dignity to patients and families / loved ones facing serious and life-limiting illnesses.

Join our team of compassionate Social Workers dedicated to empowering patients and their families to achieve optimal psychological, emotional, spiritual, social, and physical well-being. Our Social Workers identify and foster coping skills and strengths within patients and families. They play a crucial role within the interdisciplinary team, addressing psychosocial stressors and collaborating to enhance the quality of end-of-life care for patients and their loved ones.

• Conduct initial psychosocial evaluations within required time limits, following hospice regulations and Conditions of Participation.
• Provide guidance on advanced care planning, including directives, DNRs, DPOAs, and funeral planning, as per patient and family wishes.
• Assist patients and families in understanding and following medical recommendations for optimal social and health adjustment.
• Utilize available resources to support patients and families living with illness limitations.
• Effectively manage daily tasks, balancing priorities and completing duties independently.

COMPENSATION (COLORADO ONLY) :

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and expertise. Our starting range is between $30 to $35 / hr.

SCHEDULE :

The schedule for this position entails Monday through Friday day shifts. On-call duties, which may include after-hours and weekend work, will be rotated based on location.

Our organization is dedicated to providing high quality care and an inclusive environment to all of our patients and employees. Home hospice takes place in our patients home setting, so it is vital for us to consider each patient and their support system entirely as we are in their space and serving them in one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. Our care is made more rich by individualized care plans that consider the wholeness of the people we serve and how that affects their goals and guides collaborative solutions that each patient is comfortable with. Promotion of a diverse workforce of people who are able to connect with the populations we serve as people allows us to meet these goals. Each member of our interdisciplinary team provides unique experiences and backgrounds that strengthen our ability to serve our patients and their loved ones. To support our diverse workforce and patient population, we use inclusive language in our listings, documentation, and intake forms. We also complete cultural competency and LGBTQ care trainings upon hire and annually.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are dedicated to fostering an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE :

Salary : $30 - $35