Hospice Social Worker | Community Care Hospice
About The Position
Community Care Hospice Provides compassionate end-of-life care for individuals with serious, life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment. Through an interdisciplinary team that may include nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists, they offer pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and guidance for patients and their families. Care is typically delivered wherever the patient lives—such as at home or in a senior living community—and emphasizes personalized support for both patients and loved ones throughout the end-of-life journey. Hospice Social Worker Supports patients and their families by addressing emotional, social, and practical needs during end-of-life care. They provide counseling, help families cope with changes and grief, assist with advance care planning and decision-making, connect patients to community resources, and offer ongoing support to ensure both patients and loved ones feel informed, supported, and cared for throughout the hospice journey.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW)
- Current state social work license (as required by state regulations)
- Experience working with patients and families in healthcare or human services
- Knowledge of psychosocial, emotional, and end-of-life needs
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary care team
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to patient locations
Nice To Haves
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Previous hospice, palliative care, or healthcare experience
- Experience supporting patients and families during grief and loss
- Knowledge of community resources and referral processes
- Comfort providing emotional support during end-of-life care
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Responsibilities
- Supports patients and their families by addressing emotional, social, and practical needs during end-of-life care.
- Provide counseling.
- Help families cope with changes and grief.
- Assist with advance care planning and decision-making.
- Connect patients to community resources.
- Offer ongoing support to ensure both patients and loved ones feel informed, supported, and cared for throughout the hospice journey.
Benefits
- Health insurance options for employees and dependents
- Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
- Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
- 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
- Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
- On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
- Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
- Uniform Allowance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
