What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker position at JourneyCare Hospice?
JourneyCare Hospice is seeking Hospice Social Workers in Chicago, Hazel Crest, and Tinley Park, IL.. New competitive salaries, immediate openings available, generous time off packages, 401K match and so much more!
Apply today and start your career with JourneyCare!
Qualifications:
- Social Work Degree
- Illinois: Bachelors degree in Social Work; Masters degree preferred.
- Current State Licensure in Social Work
- Illinois: LSW or LCSW
- Minimum of one years experience in health care or hospice setting
- Valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required
HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM
On-Call Expectations: 3-4 times/month
Location: Chicago, Hazel Crest, Tinley Park, IL.
Salary: $62,000 - $78,000 Annually - Offer Based on Years of Experience
What We offer:
- Great culture and team atmosphere
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Generous time off accruals
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
What Youll Do:
- Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patients plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patients identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required
- Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assist team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided
- Counsels patient and family/ caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
- Provides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver. Obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient/family needs
- Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies
TEXT 8084 to 847-416-8078 to APPLY!
Salary : $62,000 - $78,000
