What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker (FT Days) position at Ohio s Hospice Inc?
- The Social Worker would be for coverage under Ohio's Hospice South regions
- This is a full-time position. M-F, 8A-5P with after hours/weekend on call
- We provide superior care and superior services to patients at their end of life journey. Only those who have a heart for hospice will succeed.
The Social Worker's Essential Duties are:
We provide superior care for patients in families in homes/facilities. The Social Worker will utilize their advanced educational background, their clinical expertise, judgment and discretion, to help identify the patient and family's unique cultural/spiritual beliefs, coping skills, pre-bereavement and anticipatory grief needs to offer a wide range of services to terminally-ill patients and families.
Qualifications:
- Licensed Social Worker with the state of Ohio LISW preferred or LSW.
- Master's Degree in Social Work or related degree as required for LSW licensure.
- One year social worker experience in a health care setting preferred.
- previous discharge planning experience
- Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care.
- Able to drive during daytime, nighttime or inclement weather.
- Valid Driver's License with Safe Driving Record.
- State Minimum Automobile Insurance coverage.
- Notary designation or intention to complete designation within six months of hire.
Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matter! We offer:
- Competitive Pay (we actually mean it!)
- Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Matching Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Preparation for certification and pay incentive on Hospice certification achievement
- Scrubs provided
- Mileage reimbursement
- Organizational preceptor to assist with orientation and ongoing education
- Educational programs geared toward career advancement
- Career growth
- And much, much, more!
Ohio’s Hospice offers opportunity, advancement and a great foundation for growth to energetic people looking to serve our mission. Those who join our team are committed to providing superior care and service so our patients and their families can celebrate life. We provide our staff members with the resources and support to contribute and make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day. Come join a group of people that are wildly passionate about taking care of our patients and each other!
As a member of our team, you'll have a chance to impact many lives. You may find a deeper meaning in your work or rediscover why you chose your profession in the first place. The passion you may have been missing in previous workplaces can be found at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton.
Ohio’s Hospice complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
Ohio’s Hospice is proud to be platinum certified through SAGECare, which provides training and consulting on LGBT aging issues to service providers. Ohio’s Hospice welcomes those in the LGBT community to join our team.