Hospice Social Worker
About The Position
We have been a trusted community resource since 1980. Our reputation has been built on consistency, responsiveness, and quality. As a non-profit, community-led agency, we are able to focus on providing quality care to patients and families when they need it most, rather than being driven by profit or financial demand. We are seeking a Social Worker to become a member of the hospice transdisciplinary team, will be responsible for providing supportive services to help meet patient/family social, emotional, and financial needs related to the impact of a terminal illness, loss, and grief. Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm Office Location: Pleasanton, CA Service Location: Contra Costa & Alameda Counties Hope Hospice follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Minimum one-year’s social work experience in acute health care setting
- Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice or Home Health experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assess patient/family social and emotional factors to determine ability to cope with terminal illness and death
- Assess family/caregiver capacity to participate in providing care to patients and assist with resources
- Provide individual and family counseling to patient/families in all psychosocial aspects of end-of-life care
- Assess environmental resources and obstacles to maintaining safety
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
