Hospice Social Worker (LMSW) & Volunteer Coordinator - PT

Gentiva; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) – Volunteer Coordinator to join our compassionate team in Maine. This dual role supports patients and families while leading the volunteer program to ensure timely, personalized service.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, and coordinate volunteer activities, reporting to the Executive Director or Administrator. Licensure and CSWE-accredited MSW are required, with 1+ year in healthcare/hospice; 3–5 years preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution.
• Licensure as required by the state in which the hospice is located.
• At least one year of experience in a healthcare and/or hospice setting (three to five years preferred).
• Deep understanding of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death.
• Compassionate and tactful when supporting patients and families facing terminal illness.
• Ability to provide education, resources, and emotional support during times of high stress.
• Comfortable supervising others and coordinating multi-person teams (volunteer or clinical).
• Organized and able to manage documentation, compliance, and volunteer engagement processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments, case management, education, and follow-up for hospice patients and families.
• Provide counseling, support, and crisis intervention to individuals and families navigating end-of-life issues.
• Address long-term care planning, advanced directives, and cultural/spiritual dynamics.
• Monitor and ensure a safe home environment for patients.
• Advocate for volunteer services and oversee the coordination and supervision of all volunteer activities.
• Assess requests for volunteer assistance and assign volunteers accordingly.
• Conduct volunteer training, maintain personnel files, and monitor visit documentation and compliance.
• Serve as the liaison between volunteers and the clinical care team.

Skills

MSW

Empathy & compassion

Crisis intervention

Education & resources

Volunteer supervision

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) – Volunteer Coordinator to join our compassionate team in Maine. This dual role supports patients and families while leading the volunteer program to ensure timely, personalized service.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, and coordinate volunteer activities, reporting to the Executive Director or Administrator. Licensure and CSWE-accredited MSW are required, with 1+ year in healthcare/hospice; 3–5 years preferred.