Social Worker / Hospice (Part-Time)

Transitions Hospice - Illinois•Huntley, IL

5d•$35 - $38

About The Position

Transitions Hospice is hiring a part-time Licensed Social Worker serving Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Lake County, and surrounding areas. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday in eight-hour shifts, for fewer than 32 hours per week, and pays $35.00–$38.00 per hour. The Social Worker carries a meaningful caseload and supports patients, families, and caregivers throughout the hospice journey. The position provides psychosocial support and counseling, connects families with practical and community resources, helps guide advance care planning, and contributes to interdisciplinary care planning. The role requires local travel for patient visits, accurate clinical documentation, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and participation in evening and weekend on-call duties as needed.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, as required in specified states.
Licensure and/or certification as required by the state.
At least 2 years of social service experience in a healthcare setting or social services agency.
Comfort with grief, loss, and end-of-life conversations.
Strong knowledge of community resources and care coordination.
Excellent documentation skills and attention to compliance.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally for patient visits.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospice, palliative care, or a related healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial psychosocial, spiritual, and pre-bereavement assessments for patients, families, and caregivers.
Provide ongoing emotional support and counseling throughout the care journey.
Identify and connect families with community resources, including financial assistance.
Guide families through advance directives with clarity and sensitivity.
Assist with facility placement for patients when appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation at patients’ residences and in agency records.
Contribute to interdisciplinary team and IDG meetings to shape holistic care plans.
Participate in evening and weekend on-call duties as needed.
Manage a caseload while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.
Travel locally for patient visits.