Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.
These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.
ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a LISW-HOME CARE-HOSPICE to join our SKILLED HOMECARE team!
Salary Range: $32.18 - $46.66 Hourly
Schedule/Hours: DAY ONLY, 8 hours
Weekend Requirement: Generally No Weekends
FTE: FULL TIME, 1.0 FTE
LISW-Home Care-Hospice is responsible for the provision of medical social services to home care and/or hospice patients and families by the evaluation/assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of psycho-social/spiritual needs and plans of care; participates in home care case conference and hospice IDG team meetings regularly; provides direct intervention and psychosocial/spiritual counseling regarding illness, death, and bereavement. Addresses patient financial concerns relative to their rehabilitation and resumption of normal living activities or end of life concerns. Maintains liaison with home care staff, hospice staff, volunteers and community agencies to ensure the attainment of support required by the patient and family.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: Graduate School; Master's Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
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Experience: One (1) year previous social work experience in a health care setting.
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Licensure/Certification/Registration: Licensed in Minnesota as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW or LICSW) and Social Worker licensure in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Background Study upon hire and renewed per Wisconsin state law.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: N/A
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Experience: Hospice experience; experience or education in grief counseling.
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Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Skill in working effectively with other persons in a supervisory capacity and a team member and support person. Ability to exercise good, professional judgment and accept responsibility; to problem solve; to listen effectively and to be clear and direct in oral and written communication; be flexible with caseload management and role blurring; to appropriately guide persons with financial and emotional concerns to present information to public groups. Ability to utilize clinical point of care documentation systems and other applicable computerized systems. Extensive ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload in order to produce timely output; do sitting and driving (providing own transportation); ability to regularly travel to and from various duty locations in a safe and timely manner.
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READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
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WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
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SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
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MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
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REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability hear, sit, walk, talk, bend, and lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds, for an eight (8) hour period
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Stand - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
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Walk - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
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Sit - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
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Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
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Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
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Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
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Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
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Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
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Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
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Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
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Exposure to cold, hot, ice and climbing stairs. Possible exposure to second-hand smoke.
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.
Employee Benefits
- Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
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Time away from work accrual.
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Retirement plans available.
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Wellness program for employees and their families.
Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke’s is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women’s and children’s health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN
Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
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Credentials:
Essential:
- CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORKER (120)
- SOCIAL WORKER - Minnesota
