Social Worker, BSW (32 hrs/week) in Menomonie and surrounding communities

Description

Bring your compassion and social work expertise to Adoray’s caring, collaborative team. We are looking for a BSW Social Worker who wants to make a meaningful difference for hospice patients and their families, with additional opportunities to support palliative care and home health patients. You will be welcomed into a supportive environment where your voice, experience, and commitment to exceptional care are valued. This Monday-Friday position offers 32 hours per week and the opportunity to build lasting connections with the patients, families, and communities we serve. This position is eligible for Adoray’s entire benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and more. We are looking for Social Work coverage to our patients in the Menomonie, Spring Valley, Glenwood City, Plum City, Elmwood, and Ellsworth communities. With potential to go to River falls if needed if admissions rise in that area.

Requirements

Qualifications

· Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

· One year of social work experience in a health care setting required, two years preferred.

· Hospice and/or home health experience preferred.

· Training or experience in bereavement or grief preferred, including assessment skills.

· Understanding and commitment to hospice concept and philosophy.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Knowledge of community resources.

· Knowledge of hospice philosophy.

· Ability to work autonomously and make independent judgments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Establishes and implements the hospice psychosocial care plan within 5 days of admission, and institutes appropriate revisions on an ongoing basis.

· Provides home health or hospice social work services to assigned patients per plan of treatment.

· Assists in facilitating effective adaptation to the crisis of illness and impending death.

· Communicates with physician and other team members as needed regarding changes in patient/caregiver status.

· Makes referrals to other appropriate health care workers and/or agencies as necessary.

· Advises other team members regarding psychosocial needs for specific patient/caregiver situations as appropriate.

· Provides the patient and/or caregiver with the opportunity for problem solving and expression of feelings and/or concerns at each visit.

· Facilitates patient/caregiver conferences to assist them in making decisions and effectively communicate.

· Complies with universal precautions and standard infection control protocols and general safety policies and procedures.

· Assists the patient and/or caregiver in procuring community resources and benefits as needed.

· Participates in hospice CIT meetings. Contributes to care plan revisions of all patients reviewed based on knowledge and experience.

· Participates in home health care conferences or palliative care team meetings as requested.

· Evaluates volunteer services informally and provides input to Volunteer Coordinator, hospice team or palliative care team as appropriate.

CORE COMPETENCIES

· Strictly maintains professional boundaries in all patient and caregiver situations and adheres to Adoray Behavioral Standards.

· Demonstrates commitment to the mission and values of Adoray Home Health and Hospice by both word and deed.

· Demonstrates a working knowledge of and follows the established policies, procedures and guidelines of Adoray Home Health and Hospice.

· Always maintains patient confidentiality and abides by agency’s HIPAA policies and procedures.

· Helps the team to develop and grow; listens, motivates and participates in team efforts, actively works to generate respect and enthusiasm, cooperates with others through sharing duties, is perceived as a supporter and promoter of intra-team and inter-team relationships.

· Is perceived as available and responsive to team members, seeks ways to improve individual contributions, and increase the level of responsibility of self and others.

· Problem Solving -- Takes the initiative to identify problems, find solutions and follow through on solutions in a timely manner as appropriate.

· Personal Work Characteristics -- Sets a positive example for desired work ethic and attitude, shares skills with other team members, and actively learns from other team members.

· Develops and demonstrates a customer service focus at all times in the following ways:

· Maintains a clean, neat, and appropriate appearance by adhering to dress code policy. The employee wears a nametag at all times so identification can easily be made.

· Respects the individuality and wishes of others by such actions as extending a warm welcome, introducing self, making eye contact, addressing people by the name they prefer, and/or by honoring cultural differences.

· Consistently identifies self in a clear, concise, and friendly manner in all telephone contacts.

· When appropriate, offers an explanation regarding procedures, treatments,

· etc. in a clear, concise, friendly and patient manner.

Demonstrates respect of customers, uses sound judgment regarding personal conduct, and exhibits professional image in customer situations.

Physical Requirements

Medium work: Job involves standing more than four hours per day' stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs. etc. are regularly required.

Special requirements: Talk or hear