Caseworker (Part-time Temporary)

JOB TITLE: Social Worker
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the social worker helps to meet the needs of individuals and families affected by life-limiting illness and end of life issues.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of and receives guidance as needed by the Patient Care Coordinator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May be asked to supervise an intern.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

(These tasks are illustrative only; to carry out the day-to-day functions of the job, other duties may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.)

Works with populations of varying cultures, ages, socioeconomic classes and nontraditional families to assess needs and intervene appropriately

Assesses patients and families, including biopsychosocial information, to develop care plans to enhance family coping skills with terminal illness

Provides individual and family counseling

Educates the patient/family about anticipatory grief, loss, and the dying process

Provides short-term crisis intervention

Attends funerals and evaluates family/friends for bereavement risks

Observes and evaluates information regarding psychosocial, spiritual, financial, and physical conditions affecting the patient and family

Assists Admissions team as needed

Assists in discharge planning by providing advice and support to the patient and family concerning nursing homes and assisted living placement

Completes financial assessments

Rotates in Home Care and in the Hospice house as scheduled by Patient Care Coordinators in both departments

Maintains standards of social work excellence in accordance with the principles set forth by NHPCO, NASW, and agency policies and procedures

Facilitates communication between patient/family/team members

Makes referrals to volunteer coordinator, chaplain, complementary therapy, or to community resources

Participates in committees, task forces, and agency events

Attends staff meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings

Participates in orientation of new staff to social work activities

Reassesses and revises care plans in response to newly identified needs and altered goals of care

Documents psychosocial information clearly and concisely and in a timely manner

Assists with Quality Assurance activities (Audits, IDT, etc.)

Participates in marketing calls and community education events as appropriate

Participates in weekend on-call rotation

Assumes other duties as necessary

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Social Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work

Licenses by South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners

Two years in health care setting preferred

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to be flexible.

Ability to perform in a self-directed manner; a self-starter.

Cultural competency.

Demonstrates ability to be open, sensitive and compassionate.

Demonstrates ability to cope with family emotional stress and be tolerant of individual life styles.

Able to work successfully with varied groups of people.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Standard Office Equipment. Must become competent in Hospice of the Upstate medical charting software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May be required to climb steps, stoop, bend or lift up to 25 pounds.

#J-18808-Ljbffr Ontario Trillium Foundation