What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - Pediatrics position at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care?
Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children.
The majority of our direct patient care is in the field with Lightways team members providing care in the home, nursing facility or assisted living facility. We also have a 20-bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non-clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices.
The Pediatric Social Worker provides short-term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling and support as determined by the social workers assessment, family input, and the IDT plan of care. Also develops and facilitates relationships with referral sources and provides information to patients and families/caregivers as appropriate. The territory for this position is I88 north and goes to the Wisconsin border. This is a Field position travelling to patients homes, nursing homes or wherever the patient calls home. There is a requirement to be in the office two times a month for team meetings.
Position requires a Licensed Social Worker MSW. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 1 year Social Work experience with pediatric patients. LSW required.
Lightways has a generous benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, generous paid time off (PTO) and a 401K plan with a company match.
For additional information on Lightways benefit package, please visit Lightways.org and click on Careers.
Salary : $56,000 - $72,000
