Social Worker- $7,000.00 Sign-On Bonus

Ohioans Home Healthcare•Toledo, OH

2d•$7,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ohioans Home Health and Hospice is seeking a passionate Licensed Social Worker to join our team! We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Social Worker to join our team. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, advocating for patients' needs, and offering comprehensive psychosocial assessments and interventions.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Must have a current license as a Licensed Social Worker in Ohio and willing to get license in Michigan.
The ability to relate and communicate with a diverse population and groups.
The ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with the state or organization requirements.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year's experience in health care with an emphasis in either home health or hospice preferred.
Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.

Responsibilities

Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group.
Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.