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Social Worker - Hospice
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$68,965 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
- Hospice JourneyCare Hospice
- an Addus family company
- 3.4 Lake Forest, IL Job Details $62,000
- $80,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Referral program Qualifications Master's degree in social work Master of Social Work Driver's License Full Job Description JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice Social Worker for our growing team!
Qualifications:
Social Work Degree MSW required Current State Licensure in Social Work Minimum of one year's experience in health care or hospice setting Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is requiredHOURS :
Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM•On-Call Rotation Afterhours and Weekends Location :
Lake Forest, IL What We offer: Great culture and team atmosphere Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match Generous time off accruals Mileage Reimbursement Paid holidaysTuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Employee Discount Programs What You'll Do:
Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patient's plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assist team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided Counsels patient and family/ caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care Provides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver. Obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient/family needs Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agenciesSalary Range:
$62,000- 80,000
- Offer based on experience