Hospice Social Worker - Flexible Scheduling

Guardian Angel Hospice; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and weekly bonus

Comprehensive benefits after 30 days

Flexible scheduling

Paid holidays and generous vacation/s/

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Guardian Angel Hospice in Indiana seeks a compassionate Hospice Social Worker to provide emotional support, advocacy, and psychosocial assessments for patients and families during end-of-life care. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and coordinate resources to address personal, financial, and environmental challenges.

You will participate in care planning, celebrate professional growth, and help ensure high-quality patient care while supporting

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in social work, preferably in healthcare.
• MSW from an accredited school of social work.
• Indiana license to practice social work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the IDT to deliver psychosocial support and develop individualized care plans.
• Participate in preparing, evaluating, and executing the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Identify and mobilize community and family resources to support end-of-life needs.
• Develop plans of care addressing personal, financial, and environmental challenges.
• Assist with funeral planning as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of social work trends and hospice practices.
• Liaise with other health professionals to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Attend IDT conferences and care plan meetings.
• Arrange extended or respite care placements when necessary.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Care coordination

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Job description

Guardian Angel Hospice in Indiana seeks a compassionate Hospice Social Worker to provide emotional support, advocacy, and psychosocial assessments for patients and families during end-of-life care. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and coordinate resources to address personal, financial, and environmental challenges.

You will participate in care planning, celebrate professional growth, and help ensure high-quality patient care while supporting