Hospice Social Worker

Parker Jewish Institute For Health Care And Rehabilitation • Garden City P, NY

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About The Position

The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation is seeking a Social Worker, with a base schedule of Saturdays from 9am-5pm, to join the team in the Hospice department. Parker Jewish Institute Hospice and Home Health Care offers the finest in home health and hospice services from an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals. Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation is a not-for-profit adult health care system comprised of multiple health services servicing the Metropolitan New York Area. Community and Inpatient Hospice at Parker Jewish Institute provides comfort, relief, and peace of mind to individuals with advanced or life-limiting illness and their families. We are an intimate and unique program that provides personalized care to ensure the comfort, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of our patients. This position will include field visits in Queens and Nassau counties, in addition to in-patient visits.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Active NYS Social Work License.
• Prior experience as a Social Worker in a community health, hospice, or inpatient setting.
• Valid New York State driver's license and able to make field visits in Queens and Nassau counties.
• Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Hospice experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver appropriate social work services to assigned patients, residents, family members, and significant others.
• Perform initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement assessments.
• Conduct ongoing assessments.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goal-directed IDG care plans.
• Serve as an advocate for the patient and family members.

Benefits

• Health Insurance.
• 401k.
• Vacation.
• Holiday and Sick Time.
• Friendly, collaborative team environment.
• Exciting career growth opportunities.
• Excellent training and clinical education.
• Accessible via public transportation.
• Free parking on site for all staff.
• On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Master's degree