Hospice Medical Social Worker

Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice Inc • Barre, VT

3d • $32 - $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is a community-focused, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of central Vermonters. We deliver exceptional home health and hospice care to individuals of all backgrounds, ensuring access to high-quality services regardless of financial circumstances. Committed to holistic care, we offer a range of health promotion, long-term care, and maternal-child health services, aiming to enrich the lives of our community members at every stage. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our interdisciplinary Hospice team, where you'll have the unique opportunity to provide direct, one-on-one support to individuals in the comfort of their homes.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Minimum one year of progressive clinical experience in a medically-oriented setting.
• Exceptional new graduates will be considered.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Directly engage with patients in the comfort of their own home, providing one-on-one support.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive interdisciplinary team, including medical doctors and caregivers, to develop personalized care plans.
• Maintain consistent, timely, and accurate communication with all members of the patient’s health care team.
• Regularly evaluate each individual's progress toward their care goals, updating the care plan as needed in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with supervisors to identify challenges, and foster supportive and innovative solutions.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to address psychosocial challenges impacting clients’ medical care.

Benefits

• 28 days combined time off in your first year
• Opportunity to start your day from home
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Supportive environment with guidance from our office staff and management team
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness programs
• Comprehensive benefits package, including employer first-dollar group health, dental, and life insurance, as well as short-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer contribution
• Discounts at local vendors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level