Social Work Lead

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy•Richland, WA

3h•$35 - $43

About The Position

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy guides our community members to live their best lives, even and especially through the end of life. The types of people who thrive here are highly committed and place value on service to others and strive for improvement. We are caregivers in service to our clients, patients, families, and each other. The Social Work Lead at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy plays a vital role in providing compassionate care and support to hospice and palliative care patients and their families. This position is responsible for leading and overseeing the social work team, ensuring that the emotional, psychological, and social needs of patients and their families are met. The Lead Social worker collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and reports to the Social Work Supervisor.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
Experience in a healthcare or hospice setting.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Compassionate and empathetic approach to end-of-life care.
Knowledge of ethical and cultural considerations in patient care.
Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to work a rotating weekend schedule with periodic Administrative and Holiday on-call.
Strong understanding of and respect for considerations pertaining to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of patient care.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation, as driving is an essential function of this role. Must meet insurance eligibility requirements.
Must have reliable transportation and the ability to independently drive within Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s service areas to provide in-home patient and family services and support in clients' homes, facilities, and community locations.
This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen which includes cannabis testing in Washington State.
Ability to report to the assigned work location(s) as scheduled and maintain consistent, reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in a hospice or healthcare setting.
Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in both languages.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement: $0.72 per mile, for eligible positions.
Vacation: Accrual of hours each pay period based on hours worked.
Wellness Days: After the 90-day introductory period, eligible employees can convert up to two sick days into wellness days.
Annual "Yay Day": Full-time employees receive 1 paid day off every January to volunteer in the community.
Bereavement Leave: 3 days of bereavement leave after the introductory period for the loss of an immediate family member, household pet, or service animal.
Sick Time: Earned on an accrual basis.
Paid Holidays: Ten recognized holidays with no waiting period for new hires.
Health Benefits: Opt-in for Low Deductible Health Benefits, Vision, and Dental starting the first month following your start date.
Health Benefit Options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Life Flight.
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits: Pet Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Protection plans, and Life Flight.
Agency-covered benefits: Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment at 1x Annual Salary, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability.
401k: You can start contributing right away and up to 5% employer matching after 1 year of employment for eligible employees.
Premium Pay: Bilingual in Spanish: Verified through ALTA staff testing and Approved Certifications: Premium pay upon review and approval.
Tuition Assistance: After 1-year of employment, eligible employees can receive up to $5,250 annually in higher education assistance.
Continuing Education Units: Tri-Cities chaplaincy utilizes Relias Learning and CAPC for employees to earn continuing education units for their credential requirements.
Certification and Training Opportunities: Employees can partner with their department director on professional goals that benefit the agency and themselves for certification and training opportunities.