What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker- Community Hospice and Home Health Care | Full Time position at Our Lady of Peace | Community In-Home Hospice?
Do you want your care and compassion to really make a difference? This is your opportunity now!
Our Lady of Peace Community Hospice & Home Care is seeking a licensed independent clinical social worker to work for community hospice and home care. Candidates must be a master's level social worker licensed as an LICSW. This is a full time position that includes benefits.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the patient and family.
- Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
- Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives. Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
- Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
- Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
- Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
- Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor. The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- A graduate of a master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Minnesota LICSW licensure. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
- Minimum of one (1) year's experience in health care.
- Experience in a hospice care preferred.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Covid-19 Vaccine Notice: All employees at Our Lady of Peace are required to comply with COVID-19 Vaccine Notice: All job offers are conditioned on the candidate being vaccinated against COVID-19 with an FDA-approved vaccine. You will be required to show proof of vaccination on or before your first day of employment and complete a form certifying that you are vaccinated. Religious and medical exemptions or reasonable accommodations will be considered upon request as required by applicable law.
Our Lady of Peace has been providing expert End of Life care at no charge to patients for 80 years. Join us and be a part of this special mission.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Social Work license (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Saint Paul, MN 55104: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Paul, MN 55104
Salary : $38 - $40
