What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker position at Shoreline Staffing & Consulting?
Company Description Shoreline Staffing & Consulting partners with healthcare organizations across Washington to strengthen compliance, improve operations, and provide reliable workforce solutions. The company specializes in healthcare staffing, Adult Family Home consulting, quality assurance audits, survey readiness, nurse delegation support, medication system reviews, policy development, corrective action planning, staff training, and operational improvement. Shoreline collaborates with Adult Family Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Supported Living providers, Home Care agencies, Hospice organizations, and other healthcare providers to reduce regulatory risk and improve quality of care. Their services help organizations prepare for surveys, respond to citations, manage medications effectively, and address critical staffing needs while maintaining a focus on exceptional resident care. The mission of Shoreline Staffing & Consulting is to build stronger systems, lower risk, and support better care.
Role Description The Hospice Social Worker is a full-time, on-site role based in Seattle, WA, supporting individuals and families receiving hospice services. This role involves conducting psychosocial assessments, developing care plans, and coordinating with interdisciplinary hospice teams to address social, emotional, and practical needs. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing counseling and support around end-of-life decisions, facilitating family meetings, assisting with discharge planning and transitions of care, and connecting clients with community resources and benefits. The Hospice Social Worker also offers grief and bereavement support, advocates for client needs, documents services in accordance with regulatory and agency standards, and collaborates closely with nurses, physicians, and other care team members to promote high-quality, person-cente
red care.Compensation: $90,000–$110,000 annually, plus sign-on bonus, depending on experience and qualifications.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated proficiency in Medical Social Work and Social Work, including comprehensive psychosocial assessment and care planning.
- Experience in End-of-Life Care, including hospice or palliative care settings and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Skills in Discharge Planning, care coordination, and connecting clients with appropriate community resources and support services.
- Training and experience in Grief Counseling, bereavement support, and family systems work.
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program; licensure or eligibility for licensure in Washington State preferred.
- Strong communication, documentation, and advocacy skills, with the ability to support individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of hospice regulations, ethical standards, and best practices in person-centered and trauma-informed care.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment, manage multiple cases, and maintain professional boundaries and self-care.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000