Social Worker MSW

Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice's Mission is simple: "Our Promise is to provide compassionate care and quality of life to all those in need."

Health insurance bi-weekly cost to Team members ranges from $34 to $57.

• Patients and families we serve come first!
• You will never be reprimanded spending too much time assisting a patient or family!
• Pride in serving with a well-regarded community supported organization!
• Quality support to assist you in being your best!
• Very competitive wage and benefits!

Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085

Full-time

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice's (SSRCH) social worker provides services to home care clients that address the social and/or emotional factors impacting on their ability to achieve the goals identified in the Plan of Care. Services are provided under the direction of a physician and with consultation and Psych/Soc Manager.

Abbreviated Essential Duties:

Provides social service assessment, counseling, education, and ongoing evaluation of clients receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care. Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.

Develops a written plan to provide information and direction to members of the health care team.

Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress in the clinical record.

Communicates plans and changes to the physician and/or clinical supervisor through the client care plan, progress notes, and participation in care conferences.

Consults with the medical social worker and/or clinical supervisor as well as Agency staff. Completes social history on assigned clients to provide information needed to determine level of service and types of resources.

Participates in consultations with potential patients and families for Home and Center Hospice &/or Palliative Care Program.

Explains Hospice & Palliative Care Program and assesses appropriateness of the patient.

Initiates start of care procedures and forwards to appropriate Supervisor.

Provides tours, as needed, for patient/families/visitors visiting the Hospice Center. Initiates start of care paperwork, when needed, covering consent forms, room and board, etc.

Demonstrates teamwork and effective communication to accomplish client, team and SSRCH goals.

Participates in care conferences and other team/Agency meetings.

Shares client observations as well as professional expertise.

Initiates interdisciplinary referrals.

Shares information about the availability of community resources and how to access information and services to facilitate client care and for staff development, as requested Participates in Agency quality improvement activities.

1. Masters degree in social work.
2. Minimum of one (1) year social work experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience. Home care experience preferred.
3. Current CPR certification, as applicable.
4. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
5. Demonstrates knowledge of resources available in community/service area.