Social Worker- Hospice

Job Summary: Responsible for assessment and implementation of appropriate plan of care for the patient/family related to their psychosocial and spiritual needs. Provides on-going psychosocial counseling, direct casework services, community networking and education, outreach and referral. This is an hourly position with flex scheduling based off census changes and management discretion.\nJob Duties:\n1 . ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES\n\nAssume primary responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating interventions related to psychosocial, bereavement and spiritual needs of patient/family Conduct ongoing reassessment of patient/family needs and counseling as required\nCommunicate regularly with the team regarding patient/family psychosocial, bereavement and spiritual needs and status\nAssists with bereavement plan of care\nCoordinate with patient/family and the hospice interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of plan of care\nDevelop and maintain contact with appropriate community agencies and services to promote interagency cooperation and facilitate related referrals\nProvide short-term crisis intervention and individual or family advocating as indicated\nDocument patient/family needs, goals, interventions accurately in the medical record Documents patient and family interaction in an accurate, timely manner\nParticipate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDC) meetings to facilitate discussion of patient/family issues for full team discussion, consultation, and evaluation\nCommunicate to RN Case Manager and/or Clinical Manager any unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues\nAnticipate and meet patient and family needs\nAssist in evenings and weekend coverage to patients/families\nComplete admissions as needed Other duties as assigned\n\n2. PERIPHERAL JOB DUTIES\n\nCommunicate in a positive, responsive, cooperative manner with patients, families, team members, facility partners and all others you encounter as a representative of Beloit Regional Hospice\nMaintain a safe work environment for self and others\nUnderstand and practice Infection Prevention and Control techniques (carry appropriate\nPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) demonstrating proper use\nDemonstrates proper respiratory hygiene/hand hygiene\n\nJob Requirements\n1 . KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING/SKILLS\n\nMaster\'s degree in social work required\nMinimum of two years\' experience in a health care setting\nCurrent Wisconsin license required and ability to obtain Illinois Social Worker license (Must apply withing 30 days of hire for IL License)\nValid driver\'s license and reliable vehicle\nMust have the ability to work independently with minimal instruction. Assessment skills, flexibility, dependability and teamwork skills are imperative\nBachelors degree accepted in specific cases as outlined by regulation for existing employees only\n\n2. AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY\n\nMust be able to organize and prioritize multiple demands\nMaintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients\nAdhere to established hospital and Hospice policies, rules and regulations\nParticipate in educational programs and continually seek for personal development\nMay be called in event of need\nReporting Relationship: Department Manager\n\n3. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS\n\nPhysical effort includes walking, standing, stair climbing, bending and stooping, lifting, reaching, and sitting at long intervals\nManual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination\nAbility to see and hear at a level sufficient to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation\nAbility to speak clearly and distinctly and to interact positively with patients, peers, and the public\nAbility to carry 15-30 pounds\nAbility to read, write and follow oral and written instructions\n\nBEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE\nThe mission of Beloit Health System, Inc. is to be the leader in regional health and wellness services that delivers high quality value and satisfaction to our patients and communities we serve.\nBeloit Health System requires the employee to maintain integrity as a fully engaged employee. Each employee will perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services and patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance\nThe above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of personas assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements