Hospice Social Worker & Volunteer Engagement Lead

Compassus; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Compassus in the United States is seeking a Social Worker and Volunteer Coordinator to support the psychosocial needs of patients and their families in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The role includes promoting volunteer services, coordinating plan of care, recruiting/training volunteers, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations to optimize patient care and family support.

Master's degree in Social Work with 1 year healthcare experience is highly preferred;

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work with one year healthcare setting experience; licensure if required by state rules.
• Experience in Social Services, Human Services, Resource Management, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience managing volunteer services or non-profit organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), including the development and implementation of the plan of care.
• Promotes the use of volunteers as an intervention to support patient care needs.
• Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
• Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.
• Provides education about volunteer services and role of the volunteer to members of the IDT.
• Prepares reports, in-services, and other documents to demonstrate the value and effectiveness of the volunteer program as requested.
• Utilizes a variety of means to communicate with and retain active volunteers, which may include: Newsletters Email campaigns Gatherings/ celebratory events Meetings
• Delivers at least 4 in-services per year for active volunteers.
• Manages volunteer services through accountable awareness of volunteer utilization, documentation and plan of care involvement.
• Assigns patient care and administrative volunteers, providing oversight for activity and documentation requirements.
• Interviews, hires, and trains volunteers; in addition to, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining volunteers; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Skills

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Compassus in the United States is seeking a Social Worker and Volunteer Coordinator to support the psychosocial needs of patients and their families in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The role includes promoting volunteer services, coordinating plan of care, recruiting/training volunteers, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations to optimize patient care and family support.

Master's degree in Social Work with 1 year healthcare experience is highly preferred;