Hospice Social Worker - Home-Visit Care Advocate

Interim HealthCare of Western Wisconsin

Hudson (WI)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Mileage Reimbursement

1:1 social worker-to-patient ratio

Flexible assignments

Online training

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of Western Wisconsin in Hudson, WI is seeking a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to visit patients in their homes, connect families to resources, provide counseling and support, and help them navigate end-of-life care. You will assess psychosocial needs, document progress, and advocate for patients as part of a hospice team.

Requirements include a Master’s in social work and Wisconsin MSW licensure, CPR, and knowledge of home health regulations.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work and active MSW license in Wisconsin.
Minimum of 1 year of social work experience, ideally in home healthcare.
CPR certification.
Knowledge of state and federal home health or hospice regulations.
Strong interpersonal skills, good communicator, empathetic, compassionate and resourceful.

Responsibilities

Provide home-based social services to patients and families dealing with end of life.
Work as part of a hospice team that may include an RN, LPN, CNA, and/or Chaplain focused on the patient’s plan of care.
Monitor a patient’s psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needs.
Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient is moving toward goals.
Provide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention and advocacy.
Consult with family and caregivers on patient’s plan of care and how to help them progress.