Licensed Oncology Social Worker – Bilingual in Spanish Required - fully remote

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 74,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in blood cancer advocacy as a Bilingual Spanish Information Specialist. Work remotely in a role that provides vital education and advocacy for patients and families facing blood cancers. Enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance with a comprehensive benefits package while being part of a dedicated team committed to improving patient care and outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403b retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in discipline.
• Three years of experience in healthcare, preferably in cancer care.
• Oncology experience, especially in hematology, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide blood cancer education and psychosocial support.
• Empower patients to communicate with their healthcare team.
• Stay updated on blood cancer research.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Communication skills in Spanish

Communication skills in English

Empathy

Compassion

Education

Master's in Social Work

Nursing degree (BSN or RN)

Job description

How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At LLS, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our mission a reality: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."

Summary: This is a fully remote position within The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Information Resource Center (IRC), that offers an ideal work-life balance for the skilled oncology professional. Bilingual in Spanish- both speaking and writing.

The ideal candidate MUST reside in Mountain or Pacific Time Zones.

Monday- Friday; no weekends, no on-call, all holidays off, 7-hour workday.

• Required hours: 1pm-5pm Pacific Time

2pm-6pm Mountain Time

• The remaining 3 hours are at your discretion for that day, depending

on assigned work and other professional engagements.

• Comprehensive remote paid training provided

• You will be working alongside a team of highly skilled oncology social workers and nurses, located throughout the US. Our area of expertise focuses exclusively on blood cancers.

• Through our custom designed phone and chat platform, the LLS website, and other emerging technology, in this position you will:

• Provide personalized blood cancer education, patient advocacy and psychosocial support to blood cancer patients and their families
• Serve a diverse demographic of pediatric and adult blood cancer patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals from diagnosis through survivorship
• Empower and equip patients and caregivers to effectively communicate with their healthcare team
• Promote patient self-advocacy on various levels
• Teach clinical trial education and awareness and referring to the LLS Clinical Trial Support Center (CTSC) when appropriate.
• Identify and reduce barriers to blood cancer care and work to improve the quality of life of blood cancer patients and their families.
• Stay current on blood cancer research by reading peer-reviewed literature, materials from professional organizations, and attending professional symposia/conferences/webcasts, both within LLS and through other organizations.
• Represent the IRC/LLS at professional meetings, conferences, advisory boards, and in partnership initiatives and as requested, both by phone/video and in person.
• Collaborate on the submission of abstracts to professional organizations for presentations, if requested
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• In addition, Bilingual Spanish Information Specialists will provide services and support in both Spanish and English, as well as represent the IRC and collaborate with other LLS departments for our Spanish language outreach initiatives and projects.

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Education, Experience, Qualifications:

• Master's in social work, master's in health education, Nursing degree (BSN or RN), or Masters in another related field. Need to be currently licensed in discipline.
• Bilingual in Spanish- both speaking and writing.
• Three years of previous experience in a health care delivery setting, preferably focused on cancer care delivery, working with patients and their families.
• Previous oncology experience, particularly hematology, is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to mitigate one’s own stress in emotionally difficultcircumstances and assist patients and caregivers with compassion and empathy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English preferred

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
• Must have reliable internet. Minimum download speed 50mbps/minimum upload speed 50mbps. Recommended download speed 100mbsp/recommended upload speed 100mbps.
• Must have a quiet space for office set up that is also private toensure confidentiality when speaking to callers by phone.

Employee Value Proposition:
As a valued member of LLS, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.

We are excited to share the base pay range for this position is $74,000 to $81,000. The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at LLS we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

LLS is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LLS seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call LLS home. LLS complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.