Hospice Social Worker-Per Diem

The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation is seeking a per diem Social Worker, with a base schedule of Saturdays from 9a-5p, to join the team in the Social Services department.

The Parker Jewish Institute, located in New Hyde Park, New York, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Chaplain with prior Hospice and Spiritual Coordination experience, to join our team in Hospice, to provide spiritual care to our Hospice patients, their loved ones, and as appropriate, using an inter-faith model of care and working within the patient's belief and value system.

This position that will include field visits in Queens and Nassau counties in addition to in-patient visits.

Parker Jewish Institute Hospice and Home Health Care offers the finest in home health and hospice services from an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals. Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation is a not-for-profit adult health care system comprised of multiple health services servicing the Metropolitan New York Area.

Community and Inpatient Hospice at Parker Jewish Institute provides comfort, relief, and peace of mind to individuals with advanced or life-limiting illness and their families. We are an intimate and unique program that provides personalized care to ensure the comfort, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of our patients.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Patient Services, the Hospice Social Worker delivers appropriate social work services to assigned patients, residents, family members and significant others. The Social Worker is responsible for performing initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments, ongoing assessments, and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed IDG care plan while serving as an advocate for the patient and family members.

Position Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Active NYS Social Work License
• Prior experience as a Social Worker in a community health, hospice or inpatient setting
• Previous Hospice experience strongly preferred
• Valid New York State driver's license and able to make field visits in Queens and Nassau counties
• Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19

In exchange, this position offers a flexible schedule along with a competitive rate of pay and the opportunity to be part of a growing and dedicated organization.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!