Description

Your Passion: Medical Social Worker (Per Diem) 

Who We Are: Snowline is a non-profit organization serving the western slope of El Dorado County and the Greater Sacramento Region. For over 40 years, our deep roots in the community have allowed us to foster a strong network of local resources and partnerships. We have built a strong reputation of excellence by providing personalized, compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the needs of each patient and family. At Snowline Hospice, our core values guide everything we do. We value teamwork, contribution, service and excellence. We are a team of dedicated, dynamic professionals committed to providing the highest level of care which continues to be reflected in our exemplary patient satisfaction surveys and quality measures.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Snowline is committed to creating a workplace that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and fosters a sense of community. We are committed to providing exemplary, culturally competent care for our patients. At Snowline Hospice, we approach our work with sensitivity and compassion, and we strive to create a safe and supportive environment for every member of our team.

Why Choose Us: 

Retirement Plan: We offer a 401k plan with a generous employer match.

Paid Time Off: At Snowline Hospice, we believe that employee’s self-care is essential to providing superior care for our patients. Our non-benefited part-time and per diem staff will accrue one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked up to a maximum accrual of 48 hours or six days per year, whichever is greater.

Flexible scheduling: We offer flexible scheduling options, including part-time day, evening, and weekend shifts. *Please note, four weekend shifts are required per month. Additionally, there is some weekday availability* 

Team Building: We are committed to maintaining a positive, collaborative workplace culture which prioritizes team building and joy through employee events, recognition and celebration of each other. The Snowline provided snacks and delicious coffee are awesome too! 

Employee Assistance Program: As part of our commitment to supporting a trauma informed workplace and overall organization wellness, we offer an employee assistance program (EAP). EAP offers confidential counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

Market Benchmarked Salaries: As a non-profit provider, we conduct regular market benchmarking salary surveys of comparable organizations to ensure our salaries remain both fiscally responsible and competitive. $43.00-$55.00 per hour

Responsibilities: As a Medical Social Worker at Snowline Hospice, you will be responsible for providing compassionate and comprehensive care to our patients and their families. Your duties will include:

• Honoring your patient's wishes and support them achieve their goals
• Helping patients leave this world with dignity
• In close collaboration with other disciplinary teams, you will be actively supporting quality care and promote patients’ comfort 
• Enjoy meaningful connections as you join forces to help make good things happen in this journey
• Use appropriate assessment skills for evaluation of patient’s, families/caregiver’s social and emotional responses to illness, caregiving roles, and death and dying issues
• Demonstrate appropriate counseling services to the patient, family/caregivers within the plan of care, including counseling, coping, anticipatory grief and long-term care planning
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and physician to develop plan of care in accordance with regulatory standards
• Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of community resources available to patients and their families, and assists with referrals and linkages
• Communicate effectively with social and community agencies regarding Hospice cases and the psychosocial needs of the patient, family/caregiver, especially for families with high-risk indicators i.e.: abuse/neglect, inadequate food/medical supplies, high suicide potential
• Maintain productivity standards at an acceptable level established by Hospice standards
• Document notes of each patient visit reflecting patient evaluation, intervention, patient/family response, and plan for subsequent visits in accordance with regulatory standards
• Participate in regular Interdisciplinary Team meetings, orientations, trainings, educational and community events for staff and volunteers at Hospice
• Demonstrate positive behavior characteristics such as attitude, initiative, good communication, cooperation, adaptability, fairness, ingenuity, and dependability
• Ability to work with a variety of belief systems, and honors individual choices and lifestyles
• Demonstrate flexibility, punctuality, and attendance reliability 
• Schedule and participate in on-call, weekend and holiday rotation
• Other duties as assigned by members of the Leadership Team

Requirements

Your Experience and Education: 

• Masters of Social Work Degree from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred)
• A demonstrated ability in casework and counseling, including one (1) year of clinical work experience, preferably in either a healthcare setting or hospice
• Excellent communication and counseling skills
• Demonstrated skills in assisting individuals and families in problem solving and utilizing community resources
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate a computer, prior Electronic Health Records (EHR) preferred
• Valid CA driver’s license, with a reliable vehicle that is insured in accordance with state requirements
• Is open to an occasional flexible schedule to work evenings or weekends 
• Is comfortable being mobile and can travel throughout service area 

Apply today to become part of the Snowline team!

Snowline Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.