Hospice Social Worker — Home-Based Care & Family Support

Three-Oaks-Hospice; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Oaks Hospice in Tinley Park, IL is seeking a qualified Social Worker to provide coordinated in-home care for patients across age groups, conducting psychosocial assessments, counseling, and referrals to meet patient and family needs.

The role requires a BSW/MSW with LMSW licensure, strong knowledge of community resources, and commitment to compassionate end-of-life care within a team-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work from a State accredited program. If has a bachelor’s degree and is hired after 12/02/2008, must be supervised by a Master of Social Work
• Current and valid license as a LMSW
• Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Hepatitis profile.
• Current State Certification
• Reliable transportation. Valid Driver’s License and current auto liability insurance

Responsibilities

• Assesses and completes the Comprehensive Assessment within five days of the patient’s election of hospice care to identify patient and family’s psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, IDG/IDT meetings and community resource referrals
• Assists with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling and may assist in changes in the level of care as indicated by the patient or family’s needs
• Uses effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements
• Provides patient and family/care giver counseling around issues of end-of-life, death, and grief
• Promotes hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Attends IDG/IDT meetings, participates in the patient care planning process and coordinating and collaborating with the IDG/IDT to promote coordination of patient care
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients
• Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients and their privacy and property
• Participates in the Hospice’s QAPI program
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency
• Follows the Hospice infection control policy
• Promotes the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Participates in the Hospice’s educational in-service programs as require

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's in social work

Job description

Three Oaks Hospice in Tinley Park, IL is seeking a qualified Social Worker to provide coordinated in-home care for patients across age groups, conducting psychosocial assessments, counseling, and referrals to meet patient and family needs.

The role requires a BSW/MSW with LMSW licensure, strong knowledge of community resources, and commitment to compassionate end-of-life care within a team-driven setting.