Social Services

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for managing all aspects of the provision of patient social services including managing the members of the social work team. Establishes, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for social services to meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the organization's mission and philosophy.

• Collaborates with hospitals and community agencies to facilitate continuity of care as needed.
• Assesses social, psychosocial and emotional factors related to patients’ illness to determine ability to cope with death and the dying process.
• Assesses grief needs, suicide risk and interventions.
• Assists with discharge planning and has knowledge of community resources available for patient needs.
• Facilitates difficult conversations around goals of care, advanced care directives and family dynamics between patients and loved ones.
• Represents the hospice team in the community when meeting with families and patients to discuss services.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

• Master’s degree in social work.
• LCSW/MSW required.
• At least 1 year of experience in hospice.
• Knowledge of corporate business management, governmental regulations and standards.
• Strong communication and public relations skills.
• Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation.

May be exposed to blood & bodily fluids, latex, odors, chemicals, disease, hazardous drugs and TB. Physical requirements include lifting up to 25 lbs, repetitive hand movements, and the ability to perform patient care tasks for extended hours if necessary.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment for all job classifications are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.