Hospice Social Worker

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 31,684 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive industry-leading benefits

Vacation Time/Flex Time

Paid Holidays

Discounts for onsite Daycare

Free Gym and Pool Membership

Paid Lunch Break

Employer matched Retirement Savings

Tuition and educational reimbursement

Job summary

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania is hiring a Hospice Social Worker in Elizabethtown, PA. The role focuses on providing psychosocial support and assessments to patients and families, ensuring coordinated care within the hospice environment. Candidates must have a degree in social work and MSW.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation time, discounts, and retirement savings. This position represents an opportunity to impact the lives of those in our care while growing professionally in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in social work.
• MSW required per Medicare Conditions.
• Hospice or Medical Social Work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Integrate social service activities within hospice.
• Develop measurable plans and objectives.
• Perform psychosocial and bereavement assessments.
• Serve as a resource for emotional support.
• Communicate with hospice and facility teams.
• Facilitate admission meetings.
• Participate in on-call support services.
• Engage in team meetings and projects.

Skills

Psychosocial and bereavement assessment skills

Clinical social work knowledge

Organizational and flexibility skills

Cultural competency

Education

Degree in Social Work

MSW

Tools

Personal computer experience

Job description

Pay: $23 - $31/hr (Based on experience)

Role Overview

Immediate hiring of a Hospice Social Worker. With over 145 years of award‑winning care across PA, Masonic Villages is guided by our Mission of Love.

Why Choose Masonic Villages

Each campus is supported by dedicated leaders fully invested in our Mission of Love. We offer a comprehensive benefits‑and perks package to support a premium employment experience, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive industry‑leading benefits package ***
• Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays
• Discounts for onsite Daycare
• Free Gym and Pool Membership ***
• Paid Lunch Break ***
• Discounted Grocery gift cards
• Cell phone discounts, shoe discount and discounted tickets for movies, theme parks, hotels, and MORE!
• Employer matched Retirement Savings with free financial planning ***
• A commitment to growing our next generation of professionals with tuition and educational reimbursement/leadership and mentorship programs available.

Key: *** = Full Time & Part Time Regular Staff Only

Responsibilities

• Assures that social service activities are integrated and coordinated within the hospice.
• Develops specific, measurable, realistic plans and objectives with the goal of quality of life and safety in mind.
• Performs psychosocial and bereavement assessments on all patients and families.
• Serves as a resource to patients and families for questions and emotional support. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical social work.
• Communicates and collaborates appropriately and clearly to all members of the hospice and facility/referral source teams.
• Facilitates admission meetings and demonstrates competency and proficiency in explaining Medicare hospice regulations, advanced care planning, and hospice education for patients, families, and referral sources.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Makes referrals to outside agencies or groups as needed.
• Demonstrates cultural competency in work.
• Documents in accordance with Medicare regulations and hospice department standards.
• Is an active member of the team meetings.
• Participates in the on‑call supportive services rotation.
• Participates in committees and projects as appropriate.
• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four‑year college or university with a degree in social work.
• MSW required in accordance with Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Personal computer experience required.
• Hospice or Medical Social Work experience preferred.
• Maintains a current PA driver's license and insurance on personal vehicle.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Salary: $23 - $31 per hour