Social Worker, MSW - Per Diem

Hospice Of San Joaquin; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hospice compensation

Benefits package with multiple plan op

401(k) Employer match

AFLAC insurance plans

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Hospice of San Joaquin seeks an experienced Social Worker with a Master of Social Work (MSW) to provide psychosocial support, counseling, and bereavement services to patients, families, and caregivers in Stockton, California. This per-diem role supports the interdisciplinary team and coordinates community resources.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills, knowledge of hospice care, and the ability to work in a fast-paced nonprofit setting while upholding our mission to honor

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work Degree from a graduate school accredited by the CSWE.
• Knowledge of group process and ability to facilitate an IDT approach to clinical and administrative duties.
• Skilled in both written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of child and elder abuse reporting requirements and other significant legislation and laws relating to Hospice practice.
• Computer literacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support, counseling, and bereavement services to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Identify and coordinate community resource needs for patients and families.
• Contribute to the IDT in establishing the plan of care based on psychosocial assessment.
• Document services rendered according to policies and procedures.
• Participate in weekly IDT meetings.
• Facilitate caregiver and bereavement support groups for patients, families, and the community.

Skills

Counseling

Psychosocial assessment

Communication skills

Spanish (Bilingual)

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Stockton Main Office - Stockton, CA 95204Position Type: Per DiemEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $39.00 - $41.70 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Hospice of San Joaquinis the oldest not-for-profit hospice, with over 45 years of service. We serve all ofSan JoaquinandStanislausCounties. We are committed to continuing to be the leader in ensuring the quality of the journey, from a serious illness through the end of life, and to honor our mission by honoring life, ensuring that patients and their Caregivers are the focus of everything we do. We are seeking aDynamic, self-motivatedSocial Worker, MSW,who thrives in a fast-paced environment and supports our mission. This is a Per-Diem position.

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Provides psychosocial support, counseling, and bereavement support to patients, families, andcaregivers, and identifies and coordinates community resource needs.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITYCLINICAL SERVICES

1. Ensure that patient/family psychosocial issues are addressed and that community resource needsare identified for each patient/family.
2. Performs and completes patient/family psychosocial assessments consistent with Hospiceof San Joaquin's Policies and Procedures.
3. Contribute to the IDT in establishing the plan of care on the basis of a complete andongoing psychosocial assessment.
4. Provides direct clinical treatment services to patients/families, as indicated by diagnosticmanagement and plan of care. Such services include, but are not limited to, casemanagement and/or counseling.
5. Provides clinical consultation to the IDT members and health care staff and collaborates withcommunity referral agencies/persons, observing confidentiality regulations and policies.
6. Identifies and coordinates community referrals required to support or enhance thetreatment of patients/families.
7. Documents clinical services rendered to or on behalf of the patient/family according to Hospice of San Joaquin’s policies and procedures.
8. Participates in weekly IDT meetings.
9. Works with the Bereavement Coordinator or as the Bereavement Coordinator designee toprovide bereavement and/or anticipatory grief counseling/therapy to patients/families.
10. Facilitates Caregiver and Bereavement Support Groups for patients/families and thecommunity.

TEACHING AND SUPERVISION

1. Facilitates understanding of Hospice and issues of grief/loss for patients/families, staff, andvolunteers.
2. Educates patients, families, and other professionals about Hospice philosophy andservices as defined by Hospice of San Joaquin’s Policies.
3. Educates IDT members regarding psychological, social, and spiritual issues of terminalillness, loss, and grief.
4. Orients and assists in monitoring and supervising Social Work students and newemployees.
5. Participates in the training of patient care volunteers and appropriate communitygroups/agencies regarding the psychosocial and spiritual components of Hospice care.
6. Attends and participates in the in-service training provided by Hospice of San Joaquinquarterly. Periodically conducts in-service training for staff and volunteers, and/or helps the staff in arranging in-service education relating to Social Work.

IDT COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION

1. Attends IDT weekly meetings and actively participates in discussions related to patientfamily care, including psychosocial, spiritual, grief, and bereavement.
2. Recognizes the knowledge, skills, and input of each discipline represented on the teamand advocates for the most appropriate team member(s) intervention(s) with thepatient/family/caregivers.
3. Communicates with the primary physician, IDT members, and other agencies as needed tocoordinate optimal care and optimal use of resources for the patient/family.
4. Identifies the need for consulting with other team members and volunteers regardingpatient/family issues and follows through.
5. Functions as a patient/family advocate.
6. Interacts with IDT and other health care professionals to promote and enhance positiverelationships.
7. Identifies and communicates specific Hospice learning needs to the Patient Care Coordinatorand contributes to plans to meet these needs.
8. Contributes to annual volunteer evaluation for individuals with whom he/she hasinteracted.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. Health Screening
2. TB Screening
3. Hepatitis B Series offered
4. Background Check
5. Reference Check
6. Immunizations
7. Drug Screening

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must have a Master of Social Work Degree from a graduate school of Social Workaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
2. Knowledge of group process and ability to facilitate an IDT approach to clinical andadministrative duties.
3. Skilled in both written and verbal communication.
4. Knowledge of community resources.
5. Knowledge of child and elder abuse reporting requirements and other significantlegislation and laws relating to Hospice practice.
6. Knowledge and understanding of the individual, child, and family development, humanbehavior and communication, the influence of culture and values of Social Work practice,psychotherapy, case management, and the relationship between Social Work practice andmedicine.
7. Computer literacy in word processing on the IBM compatibles is preferred.
8. CPR Training
9. Spanish Bilingual a plus.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

1. Vehicle – Ability and willingness to drive own vehicle, have a valid California driver’s license, and have automobile insurance, which meets State standards. All employee volunteers, consultants, and consultant volunteers who drive need to provide Hospice of San Joaquin evidence of insurance. This is necessary to be covered on the agency’s non-owned auto policy.
2. Mobility – Frequent operation of a keyboard and sitting for long periods of time; occasional standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling, bending/squatting, driving, climbing ladders or stairs, and crawling.
3. Frequency of Lifting – Occasional lifting of 5 to 35 lbs.
4. Visual Requirements – Constant use of overall vision; the frequent need for color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading/close-up work, and field of vision.
5. Hearing/Talking – Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing the telephone, talking in person and on the telephone; occasional hearing of faint sounds.
6. Emotional/Physiological Factors – Frequent public contact, decision-making, concentration, and working alone; occasional exposure to emergency situations (including death), heights, and hazardous materials.
7. Ability to participate in the evaluation(s) of own performance by identifying strengths and weaknesses and by developing a plan to improve areas of weakness.
8. Environmental Conditions – Occasional exposure to noise, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, cold, and heat.

We offer a great benefits package to our staff, such as:

• Competitive hospice industry compensation
• Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
• AFLAC insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Fitness Center membership discount
• Employee Assistance Programs (ESP)
• Supportive work culture which encourages work-life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Monthly mileage reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

If you are interested in being part of a dynamic team and helping us continue tobe the leader in ensuring the quality of the journey, from a serious illness through end of life, and to honor our mission by honoring life by ensuring patients and their Caregivers are the focus of everything we do, we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about Hospice of San Joaquin, please visit our website atwww.hospiceofsanjoaquin.org