Home Typing Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for managing all aspects of the provision of patient social services including managing the members of the social work team.  Establishes, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for social services to meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the organizations mission and philosophy.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collaborates with hospitals and community agencies to facilitate continuity of care as needed

Assesses social, psychosocial and emotional factors related to patients’ illness to determine ability to cope with death and the dying process.

Assesses grief needs, suicide risk and interventions.

Assists with discharge planning and has a knowledge of community resources available for patient needs.

Facilitates difficult conversations around goals of care, Advanced care directives and family dynamics between patients and loved ones.

Represents the hospice team in the community when meeting with families and patients to discuss services.

      7. Performs other tasks as assigned.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.  The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description

    lll.       JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Master’s degree in social work. LCSW/MSW Required At least 1 year Hospice Collaborates with hospitals and community agencies to facilitate continuity of care as  needed. Knowledge of corporate business management, governmental regulations and standards. Demonstrates good communications and public relations skills. Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT (check all that apply)

Blood & Bodily Fluids

Latex

Odors, Chemicals

Disease

Hazardous Drugs

Other:

TB (to require mask)

Mechanical/Electrical

Other:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Please complete based on a normal day’s work.

Employees are asked to sign a statement indicating whether they can perform the essential functions of their position.

Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis.

This Job

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20 lbs

Very Heavy

> 100 lbs

> 50% of day

20% -50%of day

Up to 20% of day

Twisting/turning from waist

Left/right foot movement

Push/Pull objects

Reaching above shoulder level

Reaching below shoulder level

Handing (holding, grasping, working with hands)

Repetitive movement of the hand (includes typing and ten-key use)

Check if Appropriate

Senses needed to perform essential functions of the position: Hearing, talking, depth perception, color, vision, touch and smell.

Maintain a stable posture and gait with hands free to perform anticipated or routine and emergent patient care.

Endurance (cardiovascular fitness)

Physically and mentally able to work extended hours when necessary

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements and notices set forth therein.  I hereby accept the position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company’s established policies and procedures.  I agree to request guidance from my Supervisor in the event that I am unsure of how to interpret any policy.

I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the Company or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice.

This position consistently supports and promotes compliance with the Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the agency, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and all policies and procedures.