Hospice Social Services Manager
About The Position
Hospice of the North Coast hires passionate individuals eager to join our agency's mission: to deliver compassionate and personalized care to patients and their families during end-of-life transitions. We hire individuals who thrive on playing a meaningful role in someone's life. They are caring professionals and administrative staff who take pride in serving as advocates for each and every patient and who feel fulfilled being part of a very intimate stage of life. Collectively we serve patients, their families, and the community. Are you looking for a fulfilling role that allows you to make a meaningful impact every day? Apply today!
Requirements
- Masters degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Certified, licensed, or registered as appropriate.
- L.C.S.W. Required
- Supervisory experience in hospice, long-term care, hospital and/or home health care
- Demonstrates competence in administration, supervision and training functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with dying patients and their families.
- Possesses a sympathetic attitude toward caring for the hospice patient and demonstrates positive communication skills in interacting with other members of the hospice team
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and auto insurance.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the Psychosocial and Spiritual Services Departments by enforcing policies, guiding team members, and ensuring care aligns with the MVI and HNC Way Model.
- Supervises staff in assessing patient and family needs.
- Reviews documentation for quality and compliance.
- Holds regular case consultations with social workers and care advocates.
- Supports hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
- Provides ongoing training.
- Maintains open communication with the DPCS on productivity, audits, and overall departmental functioning.
- Collaborates to integrate psychosocial services into the broader agency.
- Maintains safety awareness.
- Builds relationships with community organizations.
- Participates in QAPI activities.
- Attends meetings and trainings.
- Stays current through continuing education.
- May carry a small patient caseload when needed to support census demands and prevent service gaps.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage, Medical/Dental/Vision 100% paid by employer
- Matching 401K plan
- Free Life Insurance/LTD plan
- Continuous professional and clinical training
- Generous PTO accrual
- Holiday Pay
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
