Job Description

Social Worker - Hospice at SSM Health summary:

As a Social Worker in Hospice, I provide essential social work assistance to patients and families, focusing on social determinants of health. My role involves interviewing patients, assessing their needs, and connecting them to community resources while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team. With a commitment to compassionate care, I support patients and families in navigating their healthcare journey.

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-St. Agnes Hospital Home Care & Hospice

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

· Department: Hospice

· Sign On Bonus: $2,500

· Schedule: Part Time, Day Shift

· Starting Pay: BSW $21.47+, MSW $25.52+

· Location: Fond du Lac

Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. Our Social Worker roles are an integral piece in our care team and we see it as a partnership. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.

Daily Pay : Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it.

**Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you .

Job Summary:

Provides social work assistance to patients and families as related to social determinants of health.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
• May consult with members of the multi-disciplinary team in liaison with community resources to support the patient's treatment.
• Assists patients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the patient with his/her needs.
• Active participant with other members of the team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

 
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin 

• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) 
• And 
• Driver’s License State of Issuance

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1902000116 HOSPICE FDL

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. 

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 
• Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply)  before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

Keywords:

Social Worker, Hospice, Patient Care, Community Resources, Health Services, Social Determinants of Health, Social Work Assistance, Healthcare Team, Compassionate Care, Multidisciplinary Team

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Full time, Part time, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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