Social Worker

Suncrest Hospice • Mokena, IL

6d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Social Worker assists patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe or long-term illness. The role assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients’ mental and social conditions; counsels individuals and/or families; and updates case records. A master’s degree in Social Work is required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Thorough knowledge of social work principles and methods.
• Knowledge of individual and group behavior and effective ways to work with adults, children, and families experiencing social, economic, emotional, or health problems.
• Ability to exercise independent professional judgment in complex situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and families, staff members, outside agencies and institutions, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ psychosocial status and social and emotional factors related to their illness, need for care, and response to treatment.
• Provide direct social casework services to clients and families, including assistance with goal setting, counseling, planning, and interventions.
• Advise agency personnel, clients, and families about appropriate community resources, eligibility criteria, and regulations.
• Participate in developing and periodically renewing each client’s plan of care.
• Observe and report to the physician the client’s response to treatment and changes in their condition.
• Maintain verbal and/or written communication with other personnel involved in client care.
• Maintain appropriate and timely client care records, including observations, treatments, responses to treatment, and changes in condition.
• Attend and participate in appropriate client care conferences, staff meetings, and agency committee meetings.

Benefits

• Actual work/life balance.
• Competitive pay of $65,000–$75,000.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment.
• A culture emphasizing appreciation and valuing team members.
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time