What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Auburn Crest Hospice?
Our passion driven hospice organization is looking for a social worker to join our team!
This position starts at $32 per hour
The Heart of What We Do
At Auburn Crest Hospice, we believe hospice care is about honoring every moment with dignity, compassion, and respect. As a Hospice Social Worker, youll be the emotional anchor for patients and familieshelping them navigate the practical, emotional, and spiritual challenges that come with life-limiting illness.
Youll provide counseling, connect families to vital resources, advocate for their needs, and collaborate closely with our nurses, physicians, and spiritual care team. Every day, your work will make a direct impact on someones comfort, peace, and well-being.
What Youll Do
- Provide psychosocial assessments and bereavement support for patients and families.
- Offer short-term crisis intervention and ongoing emotional support.
- Assist families in accessing resources like Medicaid, insurance benefits, and community programs.
- Advocate for patients needs while collaborating with the full care team.
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation of visits and referrals.
- Participate in bereavement programs, volunteer training, and community outreach.
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelors degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited) and active state Social Work license.
- Preferred: Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) and hospice or medical social work experience.
- Minimum 1 year in hospital, hospice, home health, mental health, or related setting.
- Strong communication skillsboth written and verbal.
- Valid drivers license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
Why Youll Love Working Here
- Competitive pay mileage reimbursement.
- Benefits including HSA company contribution matching
- Paid time off
- Supportive, mission-driven team who values both patients and each other.
- The opportunity to see the real impact of your work every single day.
Work Environment
This is a field-based and office-based role with local travel to patient homes and facilities. Some evenings and weekends may be needed to meet urgent patient and family needs.
Join us in bringing comfort, dignity, and peace to those we serve. Apply today and start making a difference that lasts.
DISCLAIMER
The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
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Brand: Auburn Crest Hospice
Address: 8382 N Wayne Dr Ste 205 Hayden, ID - 83835
Property Description: Coeur d'Alene
Property Number: ACH4
Salary : $32