Hospice Social Worker

Overview

Join our compassionate team as a Hospice Social Worker, where your dedication will make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families during one of life's most sensitive times. In this vital role, you will provide emotional support, resource coordination, and comprehensive social services to ensure patients receive holistic care that honors their dignity and wishes. Your expertise in behavioral health, crisis intervention, and cultural competence will help foster a comforting environment for diverse communities and individuals facing complex health challenges. This paid position offers an opportunity to empower clients through empathetic counseling, resource identification, and case management, all while working within a supportive team committed to excellence in hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments to understand patients’ emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and manage urgent situations with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Facilitate motivational interviewing techniques to support patient decision-making and advance care planning.
• Coordinate community resources such as Medicaid, Medicare, Section 8 housing, and disability services to meet individual needs.
• Support patients with behavioral health challenges and addiction counseling when appropriate, ensuring holistic care.
• Assist with client communication by explaining treatment options, documenting progress accurately, and maintaining detailed case records.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans that respect cultural diversity and individual preferences.
• Offer mentoring and guidance to colleagues on social work best practices and workforce development initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing training related to first aid, CPR certification, and working with geriatric or disabled populations to enhance service quality.

Skills

• Strong experience in crisis management and crisis intervention strategies within healthcare or social services settings.
• Proficiency in addiction counseling, behavioral health support, and working with seniors or geriatric patients.
• Excellent writing skills for documentation, reports, and client communication that are clear and comprehensive.
• Ability to identify resources effectively within social services systems to support diverse client needs.
• Bilingual abilities are highly valued for serving culturally diverse communities with sensitivity and respect.
• Skilled in motivational interviewing techniques to foster client engagement and positive outcomes.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, Section 8 housing programs, and disability services is essential for resource navigation.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities enhances the ability to deliver inclusive social work services.
• Demonstrated capability in case management, client advocacy, mentoring colleagues, and supporting workforce development initiatives.

Join us in delivering compassionate hospice care that truly makes a difference—where your skills empower clients at their most vulnerable moments while fostering a supportive environment for growth and teamwork.

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road