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Hospice Social Worker
Career Insights for Family / School / General Social Worker
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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.
$66,635 / year median in Utah
+22% projected growth
Job Description
PRN LCSW
to provide support for Home Health and Hospice patients and families in Utah County. Work is performed directly in the homes of the patients (see below for more detailed duties). Flexible hours, and possibility of full time in the future as we continue to be a first choice in home health & hospice!Ideal Candidates:
You will love working at First Choice if: You have a fun and caring personality; You work well with a team; You excel at educating patients and caregivers; You are are an effective communicator; You put patient care first, and are focused on the best goals and outcomes for the patientJob Requirements:
Must have current certificationMore Detailed Duties & Responsibilities:
Assess patient's socio-economic, psychological and emotional needs; Educate patients and family members regarding resources and act as liaison; Provide intervention in crisis situations; Performs spiritual assessment on all Hospice patients; Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings; Advocating on behalf of the patient and family; Assists patients and families in preparation of advanced directives; Assess the need of patient's and families for counseling related to the risk of pathological grief; Identify patient and family's needs when level of care changes or the patient is dischargedBenefits
- Flexible Work Schedules