Hospice Social Worker BSW/MSW

HOSPICE SOICAL WORKER

BSW Required/MSW Preferred

Part-time or Full-Time (24-40 hours/week)

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for providing the psychosocial and spiritual assessment, consultation and other social services to patients, families and/or caregivers being served by Cherokee Regional Hospice. Supports patients, families, and caregivers in decision making as it pertains to life-limiting issues. Coordinates and supervises the Hospice Bereavement Program. Responsible for the social work function of Cherokee Regional Home Health by providing assessment and consultation to patients, families and/or caregiver being served by Cherokee Regional Home Health. Coordinates and Supervises the Volunteer Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the completion of the Psycho-Social Assessment for the patient and family/caregiver. This will be completed in the first five days following the patient's election of the hospice benefit and is a part of the comprehensive assessment.

• Completes the Spiritual Assessment of the patient and family/caregiver and may collaborate with the Hospice Chaplain. This will be completed in the first five days following the patient's election of the hospice benefit and is a part of the comprehensive assessment.

• Master's prepared Social Worker will serve in the supervisor role as an active advisor consulting with the bachelor's prepared social worker on assessing the needs of patients and caregivers, developing and updating the social work portion of the plan of care, and delivering care to patients and families.

• Master's Prepared Social Worker will supervise bachelor's prepared social workers at a minimum of every thirty days. Supervision may occur in person, over the phone, through electronic communication or any combination thereof. Documentation will be kept in the employee file. Electronic or paper documentation is acceptable.

• Refers patients and families to community resources when appropriate

• Assists with hospice education needs

• Participates in workgroups, special projects, and QAPI initiatives

• Assists patients and caregivers in accessing community or other resources and understanding associated documentation

• Facilitates completing of Advanced Care Planning activities

Volunteer Coordinator

• Assigns volunteer coordinator activities to qualified personnel

• Initiates volunteer program development, planning and evaluation

• Coordinates volunteer training program and assignment of volunteers to patient care or other duties as directed

• Coordinates volunteer activities throughout the year and annual recognition

• Keeps current list of volunteers with contact information, special interests, skills and abilities. Updates volunteer files annually

• Conducts ongoing evaluation of the volunteer program and commits to provide easy to retain and recruit volunteers

• Supervises volunteer function in the home to evaluate effectiveness according to he hospice plan of care

• Reviews volunteer documentation

• Performs annual volunteer evaluations

• Responsible for meeting the requirements for the We Honor Vets "Vet to Vet" volunteer program. Training, recruiting, and supporting Vet to Vet volunteers

• Coordinates Veteran Pinning Ceremonies

Bereavement Coordinator

• Assigns bereavement activities to qualified bereavement personnel

• Performs the Bereavement Assessment of the patient and caregiver, which is to be completed within the first five days following election of the hospice benefit as a part of the comprehensive assessment

• Coordinates and evaluates the bereavement program

• Responsible for completing the cost-savings report

• Coordinates bereavement volunteer in-service and trainings

• Assigns bereavement volunteers to clients and supervises volunteers

• Responsible for bereavement volunteer training and recruitment

• Coordinates annual memorial service with input from the hospice team

• Facilitates grief support groups for the community and the bereaved

• Facilitates or supports designee of the monthly community grief support group

• Participates in Hospice Interdisciplinary Team Meetings

Other Duties

• Responsible for bereavement newsletter to be sent to bereaved

• Keeps updated record of community clergy list

• Maintains community benefit records for hospice department

• Records and handles donations, sending acknowledgements and thank you letters

• Coordinates social media posts, advertisements, and promotions of the hospice program

Education:

• Required: Bachelors of Social Work degree from an accredited college

• Preferred: Masters of Social Work degree from an accredited college by the Council on Social Work Education

License/Registration/Certification:

• Dependent Adult and Child Abuse Mandatory Reporting Certificate

• Valid Driver's License and proof of auto insurance of the vehicle being driven

• CPR certified

• Required: Proof of current automobile insurance that meets state minimum coverage requirements

Experience:

• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting, required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, required.

• Highly developed problem-solving skills.

• Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions.

• Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines on daily work and special projects.

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong project management skills needed.

• Ability to learn and use various community programs.

• Must be able to drive in inclement weather conditions

Competitive wage and benefits offered include: paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability, retirement program, tuition assistance, funeral leave, jury duty, flex spending, EAP, health and wellness program.