Hospice Social Worker

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 of experience in health care or hospice setting Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred Hours Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM – On-Call and Holiday Rotation Location Oak Park, 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 holidays Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Employee Discount Programs What You’ll Do Perform the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensure that identified needs are addressed in the patient’s plan of care. Provide an assessment in the patient’s residence and assist when this is not safe, requiring another plan. Demonstrate exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assist team members as needed to maintain this standard. Counsel patients and families/caregivers and staff as needed regarding stress and other coping difficulties. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care. Assist with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver. Obtain resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to meet patient/family needs. Serve as a liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Salary Range $62,000-$80,000 – Offer based on experience #J-18808-Ljbffr