Hospice Social Worker (LSW)

Crossroads Hospice; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Crossroads Hospice is seeking a Hospice Social Worker in Avon, Ohio, dedicated to providing emotional and social support to patients and families. Successful candidates will have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, and 2+ years of medical experience, preferably with hospice or palliative care. The role includes participating in group meetings, offering grief support, and visiting patients within Cuyahoga County. Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working in a medical setting with experience in hospice and/or palliative care.
• Reliable personal vehicle/transportation and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Guide families through complex healthcare processes.
• Offer grief support and collaborate with spiritual and bereavement staff.
• Assist in coordination of Ultimate Gift Programs.

Skills

Licensed Social Worker

Emotional support

Ability to work with hospice and palliative care

Coordination in interdisciplinary teams

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Job description

At Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care, the goal is to provide comfort, dignity, and clarity at the end of life. The team is committed to ensuring patients and families are supported not only emotionally but also in navigating the many decisions and challenges that arise throughout the care journey.

Our Social Workers are a critical part of this support system by guiding families through complex healthcare processes, helping them understand disease progression, connecting them to needed resources, and offering grief support that extends beyond the bedside. This role is backed by leadership from a dedicated Social Work professional who understands the depth and demands of this work.

Hospice Social Worker LSW Qualifications:

• Licensed Social Worker
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree completed in a program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• 2 years of experience working in a medical setting with experience with hospice and/or palliative care
• Ability to work in both hospice & palliative programs
• Provide emotional, social, and grief support to patients and family members, collaborating with spiritual and bereavement support staff
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group meetings, identifying social-psychological issues and their interrelatedness with medical problems
• Assist in coordination and participation in Ultimate Gift Programs, such as Gift of a Day and Veteran Recognitions
• Reliable personal vehicle/transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to safely operate said vehicle to visit patients and perform job duties within the field

Hospice Social Worker LSW Schedule & Benefits:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with support for the on‑call team.
• Visiting patients throughout Cuyahoga County
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO
• Ability to grow into a variety of different roles inside our team and organization, including leadership opportunities