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Hospice of San Joaquin  is the oldest not-for-profit hospice of 40 years.  We serve all of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties.  We are committed to continuing to be the leader in ensuring the quality of the journey, from a serious illness through end of life, and to honor our mission by honoring life by ensuring patients and their Caregivers are the focus of everything we do.  We are seeking a Dynamic, self-motivated Social Worker, BSW , who thrives in a fast-paced environment and supports our mission.  This is a Full-Time position.

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY: Provides psychosocial support and care coordination to patients, families, and caregivers and identifies and coordinates community resource outreach needs.

CLINICAL SERVICES:

Ensure that patient/family psychosocial issues are addressed and that community resource needs are identified for each patient/family. 1. Review and carry out care plan under the supervision of MSW consistent with Hospice of San Joaquin's Policies and Procedures. 2. Contribute to the IDT in establishing the plan of care based on a complete and ongoing psychosocial assessment. 3. Provides direct clinical treatment services to patients/families, as indicated by diagnostic management and plan of care. Such services include, but are not limited to, case management and/or emotional support. 4. Provides clinical consultation to the IDT members, health care staff, and collaborates with community referral agencies/persons, observing confidentiality regulations and policies. 5. Identifies and coordinates community referrals required to support or enhance the treatment of the patient/family. 6. Documents clinical services rendered to or on behalf of the patient/family according to Hospice of San Joaquin’s policies and procedures. 7. May participate in monthly IDT meetings. 8. Maintains a professional appearance of self and work area; exhibits appropriate behavior with customers/participants and staff, i.e., respectful, courteous, supportive, and professional at all times. 9. Maintains HIPAA compliance at all times. 10. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Palliative Care Services.

Enhance professional knowledge, attain job satisfaction, personal growth, and a sense of well-being by actively participating in a variety of IDT and professional educational activities. 1. Attends in-services provided by Hospice of San Joaquin at least four times a year to enhance knowledge of Palliative care. Provides the Director of Palliative Care with feedback concerning timely topics for education and discussion. 2. Identifies personal education needs, seeks formal programs, participates in professional educational activities, or seeks other avenues (i.e., reading articles/books, etc.) to meet these needs. 3. Develops leadership styles that demonstrate constructive time management, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and delegation. 4. Participates in the evaluation(s) of own performance by identifying strengths and weaknesses and by developing a plan to improve areas of weakness. 5. Meets regularly with Palliative care staff to review problems or unique issues from cases, shares professional support, and exchanges feedback aimed at enhancing professional growth. 6. Participates with colleagues/IDT members in the identification and discussion of ethical conflicts that arise in caring for terminal patients and their families. 7. Accepts other duties consistent with the agency’s goals, objectives, and programs.

Qualifications

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: 1. Health Screening 2. TB Screening 3. Hepatitis B Series offered 4. Background Check 5. Reference Check 6. Immunizations 7. Drug Screening

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 1. Must have a BA/BS degree in a human services field. 2. Knowledge of group process and ability to facilitate an IDT approach to clinical and administrative duties. 3. Skilled in both written and verbal communication. 4. Knowledge of community resources. 5. Knowledge of child and elder abuse reporting requirements and other significant legislation and laws relating to Palliative care practice. 6. Knowledge and understanding of the individual, child, and family development, human behavior and communication, and the influence of culture and values in Palliative Care. 7. Computer literacy in word processing on the IBM compatibles is preferred.

8.  Experience in Dementia Care is preferred.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

1. Vehicle – Ability and willingness to drive own vehicle, have a valid California driver’s license, and have automobile insurance, which meets State standards. All employee volunteers, consultants, and consultant volunteers who drive need to provide Hospice of San Joaquin evidence of insurance. This is necessary to be covered on the agency’s non-owned auto policy. 2. Mobility – Frequent operation of a keyboard and sitting for long periods of time; occasional standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling, bending/squatting, driving, climbing ladders or stairs, and crawling. 3. Frequency of Lifting – Occasional lifting of 5 to 35 lbs. 4. Visual Requirements – Constant use of overall vision; the frequent need for color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading/close-up work, and field of vision. 5. Hearing/Talking – Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing the telephone, talking in person and on the telephone; occasional hearing of faint sounds. 6. Emotional/Physiological Factors – Frequent public contact, decision making, concentration, and working alone; occasional exposure to emergency situations (including death), heights, and hazardous materials. 7. Ability to participate in the evaluation(s) of own performance by identifying strengths and weaknesses and by developing a plan to improve areas of weakness. 8. Environmental Conditions – Occasional exposure to noise, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, and cold and heat.

We offer a great benefits package to our staff, such as:

+ Competitive hospice industry compensation

+ Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution

+ 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match

+ AFLAC insurance plans

+ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

+ Fitness Center membership discount

+ Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

+ Supportive work culture that encourages work-life balance

+ Life Insurance

+ Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ Monthly mileage reimbursement

+ Employee Referral Program

If you are interested in being part of a dynamic team and helping us continue to be the leader in ensuring the quality of the journey, from a serious illness through end of life and to honor our mission by honoring life by ensuring patients and their Caregivers are the focus of everything we do, we encourage you to apply.  To learn more about Hospice of San Joaquin, please visit our website at  www.hospiceofsanjoaquin.org