Compassionate Hospice Care Specialist

7 days ago

Newton, Iowa, United States St. Croix Hospice Full time

About St. Croix Hospice

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We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment that allows our employees to grow professionally and personally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

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Job Title: Compassionate Hospice Care Specialist

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Estimated Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year

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Job Summary:

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We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospice Social Worker to join our team. As a Hospice Social Worker, you will be responsible for providing emotional, social, and spiritual support to our patients and their families, helping them navigate the challenges of terminal illness and end-of-life care.

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Main Responsibilities:

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  • Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment.">
  • Communicate findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group.">
  • Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse, and plan intervention based on evaluation findings.">
  • Counsel patients and families/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress and other identified coping difficulties.">
  • Provide crisis intervention when necessary.">
  • Assess for, and educate the interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family.">
  • Work under the supervision of a Masters Prepared Social Worker (MSW).">
  • Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work.">
  • Assist patients and families in preparation of advanced directives.">
  • Provide information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.">
  • Provide information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.">
  • Serve as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.">
  • Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.">
  • Maintain and develop contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.">
  • Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.">
  • Assist physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.">
  • Will assist the Director of Bereavement in maintaining a bereavement program to meet the needs of families/caregivers for 13 months following the death of a patient.">
  • Ensure the initial bereavement assessment is completed, or assigned to appropriate team member.">
  • Assign and oversee volunteers making bereavement calls.">
  • Assist with maintaining, organizing, and updating bereavement support group schedule.">
  • Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.">
  • Assist family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.">
  • Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.">
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About Our Benefits:

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We offer amazing benefits, including:

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  • Two medical plan choices">
  • Dental, vision, and life insurance benefits">
  • Customized Mental Health Support Program">
  • Employee Assistance Program">
  • Paid time off and paid holidays">
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer matching">
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)">
  • Company-paid Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability">
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Requirements:

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To be successful in this role, you will need:

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  • Bachelor's degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; Master's degree in social work is preferred.">
  • License in state(s) of practice preferred.">
  • One (1) year experience in healthcare preferred.">
  • Ability to pass DHS background study.">
  • Valid State Driver's License, automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organization requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.">
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Contact Information:

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Please submit your application through our website or by contacting our HR department. We look forward to hearing from you

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