Hospice Social Worker

Hospice Social Worker
Grace Hospice, Minneapolis, MN
Rate of Pay:  $28 - $36/hour / $58000-$74880 annual

Join the Grace Family www.gracecaring.org

Grace Hospice walks alongside those on their end-of-life journey and their loved ones. We are committed with a team steeped in faith, empathy, excellence and kindness. If you are seeking a career that allows you to combine your social work knowledge and skills, with your strong desire to compassionately support and guide people through end-of-life, while working with an outstanding team of professionals, Grace Hospice may be the place for you.  At Grace Hospice our teams provide specialized care with a highly personalized touch. Our focus is on our patients and families, not the disease, always emphasizing quality of life and dignity.  We have built our nonprofit hospice agency by going back to the roots of hospice care, attending to the spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing of the people we care for. 
Grace Hospice is an equal opportunity, drug free organization striving for excellence while offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. 

Position Summary:  The Hospice Social Worker works as a member of the interdisciplinary team working with terminally ill patients and their families. The social worker’s services are provided in accordance with Medicare guidelines and the patient’s plan of care, under the direction of a physician. Typical tasks include consultations, admissions, initial and ongoing assessments, care planning, care coordination, end of life education, supportive counseling, resource/referral support, discharge planning.

Job Qualifications:                                         

• Social Work Licensure in the state of Minnesota
• Masters in Social Work preferred, from an accredited program; BSW with at least two years of experience
• Clinical social work experience with individuals and families
• Knowledge and experience with family systems theory, individual and family counseling, and group process
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and think creatively
• Knowledge of community resources including Medicare, Medicaid, the hospice benefit, and county, state and private social service agencies
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, home health aides, chaplains, therapist, facility staff, and community care providers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing interpersonal dynamics
• Current Minnesota driver’s license, insurance and reliable daily transportation  

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long/short-term disability
• Basic life/AD&D
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Dependent Life/AD&D
• Paid vacation, sick days and 11 paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
• Work with a team of compassionate, dedicated professionals