Hospice Social Worker

The Social Worker position is responsible for providing direct social work services to hospice patients and their family members and caregivers in need of identified social work services and providing them with psychosocial and environmental support. Receives MSW supervision as needed.

About Us:

Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

Schedule: Full-Time- 1.0 FTE - Monday through Friday- 80 hrs bi-weekly. This position will support our St. Cloud territory.

Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $62,400 to $72,800 annually. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits: Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the psychosocial status of terminally ill patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's condition and environment. Provide community resources, short-term anticipatory grief counseling, emotional support and end-of-life education to patients and family/caregivers.

2. Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the family/caregiver's bereavement risk and provide appropriate resources/interventions.

3. Performs ongoing monitoring and assessment, including but not limited to: family dynamics, caregiver ability to provide safe and effective care, communication patterns, backup planning for alternative living situations, assess for safety including issues of neglect or abuse. Develop interventions based on findings as warranted.

4. Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family in the plan of care. Attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stressors. Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work.

5. Assists patients and families/caregivers in planning for funeral arrangements; provide resources for financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.

6. Facilitates care conferences with hospice team and family to ensure open lines of communication and understanding of hospice philosophy and services as well as an understanding of the dying process. Provide bereavement follow up per agency protocol.

7. Assists with coordination of Mosaic Moments, nursing home/residential hospice placement, respite stays and travel contracts as needed.

Driving Requirements: Local Travel and Driver's License Required

Social Worker LSW Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in social work.
• Licensed Social Worker in good standing in Minnesota.
• Two years of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Valid Drivers License, proof of insurance and satisfactory motor vehicle record
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in social work
• LGSW and ultimately LISW or LICSW license.
• Previous experience working with seniors