Social Worker, Social Services, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System•Blacksburg, VA

3d•$77,917 - $97,386•Onsite

About The Position

To screen, assess, and evaluate patients and their families to identify the social and emotional impact of patients living with a terminal illness. To develop interventions to increase coping with an impending loss and continuously assess for comfort and safety as the patients and caregivers needs change.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work from an accredited program required.
New Jersey Social Work License required.
Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly.
Effective listening skills.
Ability to follow-through using appropriate channels of communication.
Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes.
Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e. nurses, physicians, Rehab, Chaplains, HHAs, Art Therapist, etc.).
Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations.
Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skill to problem solve.
Current and valid driver's license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision.
Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.

Nice To Haves

Previous home hospice social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Screen, assess, and evaluate patients and their families to identify the social and emotional impact of patients living with a terminal illness.
Develop interventions to increase coping with an impending loss.
Continuously assess for comfort and safety as the patients and caregivers needs change.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription
Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (varies)
Wellness Time Off
Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities