Hospice Social Worker

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Vacation time & holidays

Daycare discounts

Gym membership

Paid lunch break

Grocery discounts

Discounts on phones/shoes/tickets

Job summary

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania is hiring a Hospice Social Worker for part-time day shifts. You will support patients, families, and caregivers with emotional and practical issues at end of life, with the goal of enhancing quality of life and dignity.

Requirements include MSW and PA driver's license; hospice or medical social work experience is preferred. A comprehensive benefits package includes vacation, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and staff discounts.

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.

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.

Skills

Social Work

Compassionate communication

Bereavement support

Team collaboration

Education

MSW required

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

Personal computer experience

Job description

Part Time | Days

is immediately hiring a Hospice Social Worker.
With over 145 years of providing award-winning care and services across the state of PA, Masonic Villages is driven by our

Part Time | Days
Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Home Health, Hospice, and Home Care Campus - is immediately hiring a Hospice Social Worker.
With over 145 years of providing award-winning care and services across the state of PA, Masonic Villages is driven by our Mission of Love to assist individuals in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life.Why Choose Masonic Villages
Each campus is supported by dedicated leaders who are fully invested in our Mission of Love and hiring like‑minded individuals who are committed to providing heartfelt customer service and contributing to our team environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package to our employees supporting 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
What You'll Do As a Hospice Social Worker
As a Hospice Social Worker, you will carry out our Mission of Love by assisting patients, families and caregivers with emotional and practical issues at the end of life with the goal of enhancing quality of life.Our Hospice Social Worker Is Responsible For The Following

• 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.

What You Need As a Hospice Social Worker

• 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.
  

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