Hospice Social Worker (Coordinator of Holistic Therapies)

About the role

This is a dual role, supporting the hospice team by serving as the bereavement coordinator and supporting the holistic therapy program. The Coordinator of Holistic Therapies is a vital part of the hospice interdisciplinary team, where they will work to support the patients and families receiving services from Mozaic Hospice.

Responsibilities

• Providing in person and telephonic support to bereaved individuals and families.
• Utilizing evidenced based techniques and assessments to provide supportive bereavement care.
• Facilitate bereavement support groups.
• Aiding the hospice social worker with as needed evaluations/revisits
• Coordination and timely deliverance of holistic therapies to hospice patients/families, including but not limited to pet therapy, music therapy, volunteer services, and spiritual.
• Actively participate in weekly IDT meetings, lending a psychosocial lens to a patient and family system.
• Actively recruit, engage, orient, and manage a group of volunteers, providing opportunities for education and community engagement.
• Remain knowledgeable and abide by all regulatory requirements for a hospice program.
• Implement innovative programs to provide education to the greater community and recruit volunteers with unique backgrounds.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Experience: Experience in medical social work, palliative care, hospice care, and/or geriatrics
• Licensure And Certifications: LMSW or LCSW in the State of Connecticut. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Maintains all required licensure and continuing education requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and travel throughout the service area.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and electronically.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emotionally challenging situations.
• Ability to complete required documentation and computer-based work.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and travel throughout the service area.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and electronically.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emotionally challenging situations.
• Ability to complete required documentation and computer-based work.

Environmental Conditions

• Travel to patient homes, assisted living communities, nursing facilities, and healthcare settings.
• Possible exposure to infectious diseases, blood, body fluids, and environmental hazards.
• Exposure to emotionally sensitive situations involving serious illness, death, grief, and family crisis.

Benefits

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of hospice care and bereavement support
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload

Pay

$30.00 - $36.00 per hour