Social Worker - Hospice - PRN - Omaha, NE

Essential Functions

• Implements the social service program to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of the Seniors/clients and the family.
• Affords assistance to Seniors/clients with problem solving, provides crisis counseling, bereavement counseling, information resources and referrals as appropriate.
• Participates in discharge planning, completes Senior/client assessments and development and implementation of care plans for each Senior/client on case load.
• Develops working relationships with Seniors/clients, families, and staff for further understanding of significant social and emotional needs underlying Senior’s/client’s health problem.
• Serves as a liaison and an advocate for the Senior/client and their family.
• Provides information to Senior/client/families regarding financial concerns, including general information regarding Medicare, Medicare Part D, and application for Medicaid and other financial assistance programs.
• Provides Senior/client contacts to assist with the development and/or maintenance of positive self-image and promotes continued growth of each Senior’s/client’s potential.
• Completes assessments and documentation as required by state/federal regulatory requirements, as well as department policy.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work, required (casework to be supervised by a MSW).
• Graduate Masters from an accredited school of social work, preferred.
• One year of clinical experience appropriate to the counseling and casework needs of the terminally ill and/or medically ill required.
• Home Health Care, Nursing Home or Hospice experience preferred.
• Training and experience in dealing with grief preferred.
• Basic knowledge of health care funding sources, including Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance required.

Credentials

• Must be certified by the State of Nebraska as a bachelor’s or master’s level social worker prior to employment.
• CPR required.
• License must be kept up to date at the expense of the employee.
• CPR Certification must be kept up to date at the expense of the employee.
• Valid Nebraska Driver’s license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required.
• Must meet Tabitha’s vaccination requirements.

Communication

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language as well as terminology and jargon specific to the job.
• Sufficient fluency to be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, provide instructions to others, read and understand policies, procedures or other similar documentation, interact successfully with Seniors/clients/caregivers, hold a conversation, conduct or participate in meetings, compose professional e-mails or other written communication, prepare legible, accurate and thorough documentation as required by the job and effectively interact with coworkers, customers, vendors, volunteers, managers and family members.
• Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues.
• Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergencies and emotional situations.

Worksite Conditions

• Works indoors in a facility maintained by Tabitha that will typically be in good repair, clean, well-ventilated and well lit.
• Works in hospital and other care facility environments.
• Frequent periods of intense activity occasional need for physical strength or physical exertion.
• Must have the ability to spot errors or to sense when data output contains an error.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction).
• Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability and pass a 25 - pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and from time to time thereafter at Tabitha’s discretion.

EQUIPMENT USAGE

• Standard and specialized equipment including laptop, PC, tablet, photocopier, scanner, fax machine, and telephone.

Age Requirement

• At least age 18.

Compensation

• Starting pay range of $24.04-30 per hour for Social Worker's based on qualifications, experience, and location.
• Shift premiums and differentials are also available, for select positions, paid on employment status and shift worked.
• Comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance. As well as ancillary benefits, such as life and disability insurance.
• Eventide also offers a 403(B) with employer match, paid time off, and many other great perks for working with us.