Master's Degree in Social Work is REQUIRED

For more than 40 years, Hospice of St. Francis has served Brevard County as a compassionate provider of hospice services. Over time, our organization has developed expertise and services across all stages of end of life care, from pre-hospice to post-hospice.
Our Mission: Uplifting Lives. Uplifting Each Other. Uplifting Our Community.
Our Vision: Compassionately serving our community by empowering people to live life to the fullest.

Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, the Social Worker position is responsible for identifying the psychosocial needs, goals and interventions of patients/families. In cooperation with the Interdisciplinary Team, a range of services may be provided including, but not limited to: assessment, counseling, advocacy, education, resource and referral services, and discharge planning.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports changes in POC or patient status to RNCM.
• Assesses psychosocial, financial and spiritual needs.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans.
• Performs ongoing psychosocial assessments
• Provides education and counseling to patients/families.
• Advocates for patients/families as needed.
• Assesses for Medicaid eligibility; completes Medicaid application as needed
• Ensures agency, state and federal standards are met.
• Participates in on call rotation which may include providing a supportive presence to patients on crisis care and coverage for Social Worker needs.
• Attends Interdisciplinary Team meetings and collaborate with team.
• Creates patient specific plan of care.
• Provides information about hospice to prospective patients and their families.
• Follows established hospice policies and procedures, health and safety guidelines
• Assists bereavement coordinator as needed (assessments, support groups, community outreach, memorial service).
• Orients new staff members.
• Assists Volunteer Coordinator with patient specific needs (pet therapy, pinnings and birthdays).

EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING REQUIRED:
Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited school REQUIRED. Bachelor’s education may be in a related field such as counseling, psychology, sociology, gerontology.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid Florida Driver’s License

EXPERIENCE/SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to work flexible hours. Experience in counseling and/or work with aging. Must be able to work independently and in an interdisciplinary environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Master's Degree in Social Work?
• Do you reside in Brevard County as this is not a remote position?
• What is your required salary?

Work Location: On the road

Please Note :
chrismaxcer.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, chrismaxcer.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.