Find your Purpose at Hospice of Central PA

We are a Central Pennsylvania based Non-profit Hospice & Post-Acute Healthcare Organization specializing in home-centered care and we are seeking a talented Full Time Social Worker who is is responsible for the provision of medical and social services and supportive counseling in accordance with each patient's plan of care and will serve our valued clients wherever they may call home; inclusive of Long Term Care and Assisted Living/Personal Care Communities, Hospitals and in the patient's own residence. Our goal is to ensure that our organization is always staffed with the best and most reliable individuals, and that they are committed to fulfilling our mission: To provide the highest quality of emotional, physical and spiritual support with compassion and respect.

Qualifications:

• MSW from a C.S.W.E accredited program required. One year experience in healthcare. It is preferable that the individual have some experience in relating to issues surrounding death and dying.
• Support of the Hospice philosophy and mode of care. Willingness to complete HCP Volunteer Training Program.
• Ability to create and maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients and families while maintaining professional boundaries.

Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with Admissions Team to facilitate smooth discharge planning.
• Caseload to include patients and families receiving Homecare or in-patient hospice care.
• Perform initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of patients and families admitted for hospice care.
• Make referrals to appropriate resources upon request of Team or family.
• Assist the patient and family with care planning, funeral planning, location of care transfers, financial referrals, anticipatory guidance and safety education.
• Participate in the development of the overall plan of care for each patient/family in conjunction with the team.
• Attend interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and provide updates relevant to patient/family issues.
• Document in electronic medical record.
• Assist the Team in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the illness, the family structure, and the family dynamics.
• Acts as a resource and support to other IDT members concerning psycho- social issues.
• Participates in in continuing education and organization training to expand knowledge of end of life and palliative care principles and practices.

Education:

• Masters in Social Work (Required)

Experience:

• Health Care Social Work: 1 year (Required)

Job Classification:

• Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 or 10 hour per day flexible schedule available with some weekend and Holiday coverage.
• Day shift - Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• 2 Health insurance options
• 2 Dental insurance options
• 2 Vision insurance options
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match - 100% vested at one year.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance plans - 100% Employer Paid
• Life insurance - 100% Employer Paid
• Supplemental Accident, Hospitalization and Critical Care Insurance by Unum
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) and ESB (Extended Sick Bank) plans
• Unique Recognition & Reward program.
• Referral Reward program
• Mileage reimbursement when applicable
• Tuition reimbursement