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Love146

Survivor Care Social Worker

New Haven, CT · On-site

$64K - $67K/yr

The Survivor Care Social Worker is a full-time position. The Social Worker will be the first point of contact for children served by Love146's Survivor Care program and will help mobilize their ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for care social worker in the United States is $78,890.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $93,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Care social workers are professionals who support individuals and families in need, particularly those facing challenges related to health, aging, or disability. They assess clients' needs, coordinate care plans, and connect them with services such as healthcare, housing, and community resources. Care social workers advocate for clients’ well-being, ensuring they receive appropriate support and protection. Their work often involves collaboration with healthcare providers, local authorities, and other social services to improve clients’ quality of life.

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Care social workers often serve as a bridge between clients, their families, and healthcare providers. They facilitate communication, coordinate care plans, and advocate for the client’s needs and preferences. This collaborative approach helps ensure that clients receive comprehensive support, including medical, emotional, and social services. Regular meetings, interdisciplinary case conferences, and clear documentation are common practices to maintain alignment among all parties involved.

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To thrive as a Care Social Worker, you need a degree in social work (often with state licensure), strong assessment skills, and knowledge of care planning and safeguarding procedures. Familiarity with case management software, documentation systems, and relevant legislation such as the Care Act is typically required. Excellent communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills help build trust and advocate effectively for clients. These abilities are crucial for delivering tailored support and ensuring the well-being and protection of vulnerable individuals.

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Palliative Care Social Worker

Wichita Falls, TX • On-site

Hospice of Wichita Falls
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Hospice of Wichita Fallsexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Palliative Care Social Worker
What a privilege we have to be invited into the lives of patients and their families to provide them with loving and compassionate care. Hospice of Wichita Falls is actively seeking a Palliative Care Social Worker to join our Palliative Care Department. We provide Care, Hope, and Support for All When Illness Threatens Life for our patients and families. We need you to help us fulfill our mission. Apply today!
About Hospice of Wichita Falls
For over 41 years, Hospice of Wichita Falls has been the only non-profit community-based hospice in the area, providing services in 12 North Texas counties. Our wonderful nursing staff meets our patients and families where they are, private homes, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and our freestanding 24-bed inpatient center. It is our goal to provide premier care while honoring and upholding the patient's wishes whenever possible.
Hospice of Wichita Falls takes pride in providing an excellent working environment where teamwork, communication, and respect for every individual are key aspects in achieving our mission of "Care, Hope, Support for All when Illness Threatens Life." Our team members share a passion for patient care, and a caring manner and desire to make a difference in someone's life. The appreciation a member of our team receives from leadership, patients, families, and the community is unparalleled. Do you have the Hospice Heart?
Your life as a Palliative Care Social Worker
Your role is very important to our patients and organization. We meet our patients where they are and this position will serve our patients in Wichita, Archer, Clay, Jack Montague, and Young counties. We will rely on you to ensure that we support our staff in making sure that the physical, psychosocial, spiritual concerns/problems of patients and families are understood. We work as a team so there will be a need to interact with other members of our team to provide support to the physician and other IDT members in recognizing and understanding the psychosocial factors that may exacerbate the symptoms related to terminal illness and collaborate on the planning of such care. This schedule is from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday.
Job Qualifications
  • Has a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or
  • Bachelor's degree in social work required. Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required and is supervised by an MSW (as above #1).
  • Current certification as a licensed social worker from the Texas Department of Human Services.
  • Hospice experience preferred
  • LBSW must have 1 year of Clinical experience
  • Ability to understand the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual concerns/problems of chronically and terminally ill patients and families.
  • Ability to conceptualize, interpret and integrate social work practice into the comprehensive palliative care approach to patient/family care.
  • Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrate competency as defined.
  • Ability to advance in computer knowledge.
  • Ability to be at work as scheduled and alert/awake.
  • Ability to relate well with patients, families, community at large and health care professionals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to initiate your own workload.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and ability to handle multiple demands.
  • Possess clear, empathic communication skills, both oral and written.

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