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As a Hospice Social Worker, you will support patients and families facing terminal illness by providing emotional support, resource coordination, crisis intervention, and compassionate guidance. Working in alignment with our values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called—you will help ensure every encounter is meaningful and centered on dignity, comfort, and holistic care.

Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives! Are you looking for a career where compassion meets purpose? At VitalCaring, we're more than a home health and hospice provider—we're a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and our team members. Who We Are Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.Why Choose VitalCaring?Work That Fits Your Life – Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you'll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impact—while still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you'll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work.Make a Meaningful Impact – Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and dignity. Thrive in a Supportive Team – Work with a team who genuinely care and invest in your success. Grow Your Career – Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and career development opportunities. Competitive Pay & Benefits – Be rewarded for your dedication and expertise with a compensation package that truly reflects your value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well- being—offering the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both at work and in life. We celebrate success at every level, with meaningful recognition for both individual contributions and team achievements.Health & Wellness • Medical, Dental & Vision • Pharmacy Benefits • Virtual & Mental Health Support • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Account (HSA) • Supplemental Health & Life InsuranceFinancial & Legal • 401(k) with Company Match • Employee Referral Program • Prepaid Legal Plans • Identity Theft ProtectionWork-Life Balance & Perks • Paid Time Off • Pet Insurance • Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement Join VitalCaring Group and experience a company that invests in you every step of the way!Job SummaryAt VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. As a Hospice Social Worker, you will support patients and families facing terminal illness by providing emotional support, resource coordination, crisis intervention, and compassionate guidance. Working in alignment with our values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called—you will help ensure every encounter is meaningful and centered on dignity, comfort, and holistic care.Essential FunctionsPsychosocial Assessment & Support<ul><li>Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the terminal diagnosis and home environment; communicate findings to the RN and interdisciplinary group.</li><li>Conduct social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver capacity, communication patterns, and risks such as suicide, neglect, or abuse.</li><li>Provide counseling to patients and families experiencing stress, grief, and coping challenges; offer crisis intervention when needed.</li><li>Assess and educate the interdisciplinary team on cultural factors influencing care, including communication norms, family dynamics, space, traditions, and taboos.</li><li>Educate and assist patients and families in completing advance directives.</li></ul>Resource Coordination<ul><li>Provide information, guidance, and referrals for practical and environmental needs, including community resources, financial supports, legal considerations, and environmental challenges affecting care.</li><li>Maintain and develop relationships with public and private community agencies to expand resource options.</li><li>Assist patients and families with funeral planning, financial and legal matters, and health care decisions.</li></ul>Interdisciplinary Collaboration<ul><li>Participate in developing individualized plans of care, involving the patient and family in decision-making.</li><li>Attend interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to help the team understand the psychosocial impacts of terminal illness.</li><li>Assist physicians and team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors that influence patient health, comfort, and coping.</li></ul>Communication & Documentation<ul><li>Maintain accurate clinical and progress notes for all patients receiving social work services.</li><li>Serve as a liaison between patients/families and community agencies to ensure seamless support and care coordination.</li></ul>Additional Responsibilities<ul><li>Actively participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the Branch Director.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).</li><li>One year of social work experience in a hospice setting preferred; strong understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life issues.</li><li>Ability to work tactfully with patients, families, and the community.</li><li>If performing home visits: must be a licensed driver with an insured, reliable automobile.</li></ul>

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Social Worker (MSW) - Home Health - PRN

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention

Documentation

Driver's License

Establish Priorities

Family Planning

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Insurance

Healthcare

Healthcare Providers

Home Care

Hospice Care

Insurance

Legal

Life Insurance

Medical Assistance

Mentoring

Patient Assessment

Patient Care

Patient Education

Performance Management

Philosophy

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations

Registered Nurse (RN)

Social Work

Team Player

Training/Teaching

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Plans and uses appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. Instructs individuals or groups in beginning or advanced calisthenics, gymnastics, or corrective exercises, determining type and level of difficulty of exercises, corrections needed, and prescribed movements.

Teacher, CTE - Health Science Teacher JobID: 4006Position Type: Campus Teacher: High School/Career & Technical EducationDate Posted: 2/9/2026Location: Killeen ISD Career CenterClosing Date: Until FilledAdditional Information: Show/HideJob Title: Teacher SecondaryReports To: Principal and/or Assistant PrincipalFLSA Status: ExemptSUMMARYProvides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enables students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Develops and implements plans for curriculum program which provides for effective teaching strategies.
• Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustees policies, and administrative regulations.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the districts philosophy, goals, and curriculum objectives as outlined in the adopted course of study.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, textbooks, and facilities.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational aide(s) and/or volunteer(s).
• Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the schools curriculum.
• Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
• Provides progress and interim reports as required.
• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
• Presents a positive role model that supports the mission of the school and district.
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.
• Develops, in accordance with district and building guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline techniques which are consistently applied.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Communicates, orally and in writing, and interacts with students, parents, staff and the community in a positive manner.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Uses acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participates in the districts professional development program.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Keeps informed of and complies with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all required reports, records, and other documents.
• Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required.
• Demonstrates and utilizes technology and audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
• Prepares, administers, and corrects tests and records results.
• Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.
• Teaches rules of conduct and social skills.
• Counsels students with attitude adjustment and academic problems and refers students to appropriate personnel, as needed.
• Discusses student's academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents/guardians.
• Maintains attendance and grade records as required by district grading policy.
• Maintains accurate attendance records and identifies chronic attendance problems that affect student learning.
• Coordinates class field trips.
• Maintains order and discipline in classroom.
• Maintains professional dress and grooming as outlined by campus/district guidelines.
• Maintains a positive attitude toward school and district when out in public.
• Notifies supervisor of absence in advance, if possible, and calls for substitute in a timely manner, and has appropriate lesson plans available when absent.
• Performs other duties as assigned.PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER ONLYPlans physical education program to promote development of students physical attributes and social skills.Teaches individual and team sports to students, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of physical capabilities of students.Organizes, leads, instructs, and referees indoor and outdoor games such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball.Instructs individuals or groups in beginning or advanced calisthenics, gymnastics, or corrective exercises, determining type and level of difficulty of exercises, corrections needed, and prescribed movements.Teaches and demonstrates use of weights and weight training.Confers with students, parents, and school counselors to resolve student problems.Selects, stores, orders, issues, and inventories equipment, materials, and supplies used in physical education program.REMOTE INSTRUCTION ONLYProvides students with appropriate distance or virtual instruction in the academic subject area assigned to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through distance or virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation, as required.Prepare lessons instructional formats that accommodate differences in individual students.Plans and uses appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing between the hours established by the campus and departmental leadership to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.The rest of the workday is committed to planning, preparing, implementing, and evaluating lessons and activities.Communicates with students or parents in accordance with the frequencies and mediums established by campus and departmental leadership; e.g. Communicates one time per week with each parent by phone or video conference, communicates three times per week with each student via email, website, or phone or video conference.Provides ongoing feedback of student achievement through formal and informal methods.Be a positive role model for students and support the goals for the campus and school district.Creates a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESMay supervise one or more educational aide(s) and/or volunteer(s).Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include training employees/volunteers; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelors degree.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSTexas teaching certificate.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, administration, staff, parents, and the general public.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Ability to calculate and apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations, if teaching higher levels of math.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee is occasionally required to walk.The employee must regularly lift and carry (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to travel to multiple campuses, as assigned and is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Employee may also be required to occasionally travel out-of-district for school functions and/or activities.REMOTE WORK ENVIRONMENT ONLYTools/Equipment Used: Personal computer (PC), phone system, video/instructional equipment, and peripheralsPosture: Prolonged sittingMotion: Repetitive computer work frequent use of hands and wristsEnvironment: Work inside from home or location other than school buildingMental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hoursREvised Date: May 12, 2020The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

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