Social Worker

Vitas Healthcare Corporation

Tinley Park (IL)

On-site

USD 41,328 - 55,104

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with generous company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vitas Healthcare Corporation is seeking a dedicated hospice social worker in Tinley Park, IL. The role focuses on providing emotional and logistical support to patients and their families during crucial times. As part of a collaborative team, you will ensure patients' affairs are in order and their wishes are honored.

The position requires a master's degree in social work and at least one year of relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

At least one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
Experience with terminally ill patients and their families is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones.
Ensure VITAS patients reach the end of life with their affairs in order.
Work with an interdisciplinary team for comprehensive patient support.

Skills

Excellent listening and communication skills

Ability to be an effective patient and family advocate

Capacity to relate and work well with others

Knowledge of psychosocial issues with terminally ill patients

Education

Masters of Social Work from an accredited school

License and/or Certification as required by state

Job description

Locations 8525 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL, 60487, US
Job Schedule Full time

Salary Range: $30 - $40/ Hour

What You’ll Do

As a hospice social worker, you will provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during an important and vulnerable time. You will ensure VITAS patients reach the end of life with their affairs in order, honoring their wishes for finances, funeral arrangements, and more. Your actions—large and small—will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Where You’ll Work

Each day is different for our social workers. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients wherever they call home, whether in a private residence, or an assisted living/skilled nursing facility. About once a week, you’ll come to the office to meet with the rest of your interdisciplinary team: the RNs, physicians, chaplains, and fellow nurses who work together to provide 360‑degree support to the patients and families we serve.

What’s Expected From You

VITAS social workers honor the trust of our patients and center others in their work. In addition to having your social work license, reliable transportation, and at least one year of social work experience in a health care setting, you’ll approach your work with the traits that make the VITAS Difference: Commitment, Compassion, and a Can‑do Attitude. You will keep patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day in service of our core commitment: Extending comfort and dignity to all people at the end of their life’s journey.

Job Requirements

Ability to travel per job requirements.
Thorough knowledge of community resources or the desire/ability to obtain this knowledge.
Knowledge of key psychosocial issues prevalent with terminally ill patients and their family/caregivers, including the knowledge of effective psychosocial interventions to address those issues.
Capacity to relate and work well with others as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Ability to be an effective patient and family advocate—both within the patient/family unit, within the core IDG, and within community agencies and the like.

Qualifications

Masters of Social Work required from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, unless grandfathered in per the 2008 Medicare Hospice Condition of Participation.
At least one year social work experience in a health care setting.
Experience as a social worker with the terminally ill and their families, preferred.
License and/or Certification if required by State.

Minimum State Requirements