POSITION TITLE: Social Worker
REPORTS TO: Patient Care Manager
FLSA: Exempt
Position Scope:
The Social Worker, under the direction of the Patient Care Manager and clinical supervision of the Access & VH Cares Supervisor, provides guidance, support and counseling to patients and families dealing with the psychosocial or socioeconomic issues involved with the terminal illness in the home, assisted living, Care Centers and nursing facility settings.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
I. Essential Functions/Performance Factors
· Assesses emotional factors related to terminal illness.
o Complete the initial psychosocial assessment within agency time frames.
o Develop and implement a plan of care that is related to identified patient/family needs.
o Continually evaluate the plan of care for effectiveness of interventions and for the purpose of making appropriate changes.
· Assists the physician and other IDT/IDG members in recognizing and understanding the social/mental stress and/or disorder that exacerbates the symptoms related to terminal illness.
o Promote patient self-determination.
o Assist with completion of Advance Directives as instructed.
o Provide alternatives to unsafe environments.
o Assist patient/family in ensuring continuity of patient care when patient is transferred from one care setting to another.
o Assist patient/family with ensuring continuity of patient care for patient’s without primary caregivers.
· Advocates for patient/family.
· Counsels the patient/family regarding effects of serious illness, death & grief.
o Follow identified interventions in the care planning process.
o Utilize agency resource related to coping and grief.
o Evaluate needs of any children in family related to grief and loss issues.
· Acts as a liaison to community resource network.
o Utilize the Community Resource Book.
o Interact on community level through public speaking and networking.
o Facilitate nursing home transfers.
· Prepare clinical and progress notes in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
o Complete documentation of each social work visit within 24 hours of visit.
o Complete the social work assessment record accurately.
o Write social work notes that reflect the patients terminal illness according NHPCO guidelines, Local Medical Review Policies and the care plan.
o Sign all entries with full signature & credentials.
o Complete the documentation within agency time frame and reflect an overview of the care provided.
· Uses resources wisely.
· Participates in performance improvement activities.
Values Ownership/Performance Factors
T*eamwork *
· Support and encourage my teammates throughout the organization.
· Provide positive, constructive feedback.
· Consistently “manage up” co-workers.
· Celebrate success – look for the good and share it.
· Be a role model.
· Communicate with respect and professionalism to create a safe environment in which open dialogue can take place.
I*ntegrity *
· Be reliable, allowing others to place their trust in me.
· Do the right thing even when no one is watching.
· Respect all individuals through acknowledgment, acceptance, and courtesy.
· Walk my talk.
· Refrain from gossip.
P*erformance *
· Be flexible and willing to adapt to change.
· Be knowledgeable about my job responsibilities and the organization.
· Seek self development-Utilize tools that are provided to grow personally and professionally.
· Take responsibility for my actions; be willing to take both credit and critique.
Conduct myself as a professional at all times by performing my job competently and ethically (i.e, maintaining confidentiality, maintaining boundaries, making eye contact, dressing professionally, using professional demeanor).
· Recognize I am a reflection of Valley Hospice.
· Be on time.
· Set and achieve goals.
S*piritual*
· Recognize the spirituality inherent in each individual without judgement
· Be open and respectful to each individual’s spiritual beliefs
· Meet patients and families where they are and don’t project your spiritual beliefs on others
· Be attentive to your own spiritual needs, as you perceive them
· Live your spirituality in acts of compassion and service in the workplace
· Build one another up and encourage your coworkers in times of distress, personal crisis, and spiritual need
M*ission Focused *
· Recognize the value of each person and accept that value without judgment.
· Be good stewards of time, money and all resources entrusted to me.
· Offer hope, compassion and empathy to coworkers and those we serve.
· Know our mission and apply it to my work every day.
E*ngagement *
· Focus my physical, emotional, and spiritual energy in order to fulfill our mission.
· Take pride and ownership in my performance each day.
· Build professional relationships
· Inspire and Motivate others.
· Consistently ‘manage up’ Valley Hospice.
· Appreciate the efforts of others.
· Support the communities in which I serve.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
None
Education and Work Experience:
- A Social Work Degree from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work. BSW Required.
- One to two years of related experience
- Evidence of clinical experience and skills necessary to perform job
- Exhibits excellent communication skills
Certifications and Licenses:
BSW, WV and OH
Certified Hospice & Palliative Care Social Worker (ACHP-SW)) after two years of hospice experience
Current driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
Confidentiality:
The Social Worker must carry out responsibilities in an ethical, professional and confidential manner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands
Lift/Carry
Stand
O (Occasionally)
Walk
O (Occasionally)
Sit
O (Occasionally)
Handling / Typing
F (Frequently)
Reach Outward
O (Occasionally)
Reach Above Shoulder
O (Occasionally)
Climb
O (Occasionally)
Crawl
N (Not Applicable)
Squat or Kneel
O (Not Applicable)
Bend
O (Not Applicable)
10 lbs or less
O (Occasionally)
11-20 lbs
N (Not Applicable
21-50 lbs
N (Not Applicable
51-100 lbs
N (Not Applicable
Over 100 lbs
N (Not Applicable)
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less
N (Not Applicable
13-25 lbs
N (Not Applicable
26-40 lbs
N (Not Applicable
41-100 lbs
N (Not Applicable)
N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)
Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements
Sense of Sound (able to hear normal conversation)
Sense of Touch
Sense of Sight
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is exposed to outside weather conditions when traveling between sites. Patients’ home environments are variable with regard to heat, noise, air circulation and conditioning, space, cleanliness, accessibility and all other environmental factors. Inpatient and skilled nursing facility environments are standardized. Office environment in a controlled atmosphere building.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Education:
Experience:
- Social work: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Ohio or WV License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wheeling, WV: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
