What are the responsibilities and job description for the MSW Social Worker/Volunteer Manager Hospice position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Medical Social Worker/Volunteer Manager.
At Conemaugh Regional Hospice in Johnstown, PA, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!?
- employee wellness programs
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- holidays & paid time off
- continuing education & career growth opportunities
- company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals.
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Responsibilities
The Medical Social Worker for hospice, provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group to assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and in development of coping mechanisms.
- Assists the patient, significant others, physician, and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental, and social factors related to the patient's health status as needed.
- Contributes as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients daily.
- Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients as needed.
- Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise the provision of bereavement services reflective of patient family needs if needed.
- Establishes a Plan of care that addresses bereavement needs with clear delineation of services to be provided and frequency of service delivery up to thirteen (13) months following the death of the patient.
The Hospice Volunteer Manager supports the company's operations by leading, managing, and coordinating agency volunteers. Essential functions include coordinating recruitment, training, on-going education, and assignments for Hospice Volunteers according to regulatory and state guidelines.
- Implement necessary actions to ensure that the program meets the standards set by regulatory or certification bodies, and company pillars, regarding the participation of volunteers.
- Submit timely reports to the Executive Director and Director of Clinical services regarding volunteer activities and levels of participation assuring compliance of 5% regulatory volunteer participation hours.
- Meets with patients, caregivers, families, and hospice team to coordinate patient care related volunteer assignments.
- Assign volunteers to appropriate activities.
- Monitors reports from the volunteers and brings urgent items to the attention of the appropriate supervisor.
- Maintains accurate and timely volunteer activity care plan documentation in the electronic medical record system in compliance with federal and state standards and regulations.
Education and Experience
License Requirements
- Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
- One year of social work experience in a health care setting.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
