Social Worker, Hospice, Full-Time

Hospice Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice Savannah in Savannah, GA seeks a Social Worker to provide social services to patients and families in both complicated and uncomplicated situations, while maintaining confidentiality and respecting diverse backgrounds.

The role requires an MSW, active social work license, at least 2 years in social services (healthcare preferred), and strong communication, documentation, and computer skills including MS Office and Outlook.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited school; must be licensed in the state.
• Minimum 2 years of social services experience; healthcare experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide social services to patients and families in complex and simple cases.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and promote patient rights.
• Consult with hospice staff and volunteers; document encounters accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient interaction

Documentation skills

Computer proficiency

Education

MSW degree

Licensed Social Worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Database knowledge

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Hospice Savannah Inc. - SAVANNAH, GA 31406, SUMMARY: The Social Worker uses experience knowledge, judgment and skills to provide social services to patients and families in both complicated and uncomplicated situations. The Social Worker maintains patient confidentiality and promotes patient rights as supported by agency, state and federal directives. Identifies cultural diversity and lifestyle choices and non-judgmentally accommodates for such differences. Additionally they provide consultation to other hospice staff and volunteers while consistently demonstrating the Hospice Savannah values and compliance with organization’s service excellence standards.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited school of social work with Master’s degree in Social Work required, licensed Social Worker required. Must have a minimum of 2 years social services experience, family work and healthcare experience preferred. Shall adhere to and promote the ethics and values of the Social Work profession using the NASW Code of Ethic as a guide to ethical decision making in social services practice. Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation required. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to successfully interact with a diverse patient population, families, physicians, Hospice Savannah staff, and the community at-large along with excellent customer service and documentation skills required. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook, and database knowledge required.

PHYSICIAL DEMANDS: Position requires moderate visual concentration for patient charting/documentation and computer work. This position carries a risk of exposure to infectious diseases and requires skill in standard safety precautions. The Social Worker may be required to assist with ambulating or lifting a patient with or without the assistance of devices in excess of 75 lbs. utilizing proper body mechanics.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: A full-time position works 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, rotating days, evenings, or weekends, with occasional requests to work additional days/hours/holidays as needed The Social Worker is required to participate in the rotating on call schedule and may be required to provide care in what has been determined by local authorities as a high-risk crime area and unsafe situations (potential or actual). This position encounters stressful situations with patients and their families regarding end of life care. The Social Worker must be able to accurately, timely and concisely document the patient/family encounter using a computer. Although each Support Services Provider may be designated to a specific department/region in our service area, at times they may be required to serve patients outside of their department/specific region. This position is required to perform patient visits utilizing their personal vehicle and may require extensive driving.