Social Worker, Community Health

Social Worker/Community Bereavement Specialist

Working title:

Social Worker/Community Bereavement Specialist

Classification title:
Social Workers

Division:
Home Health & Hospice

Program:
Hospice

Reports to:

Hospice Program Manager

FLSA status:
Non-Exempt:
Full-Time

Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Wage Range: $26.40 to $35.72 hourly; depending on number of years of transferrable experience and internal equity

Serving the Yellowstone County community and south-central Montana for nearly 50 years, River Stone Health is an essential provider of personal and public health services. Health, Education, Leadership and Protection – HELP is what we do. From medical, dental and behavioral healthcare; home care and hospice; public health services like immunizations, WIC, health promotion and restaurant inspections; and educating the next generation of health professionals, our expertise spans all ages and stages of life.

Underlying principles of access, affordability, compassion and quality in all interactions, River Stone Health improves life, health and safety for all of the communities we serve.

The River Stone Health Hospice Services care for terminally ill patients who want to receive comfort-oriented care rather than continue to seek a cure. Hospice care emphasizes quality of life. Care and grief support services are provided wherever home is. Most hospice patients receive care in their home, or the home of a relative or friend. Hospice care can also be provided in nursing homes or other facilities.

Working together with patient and family, our team of hospice professionals and volunteers help relieve physical symptoms and decrease psychological, social, emotional, or spiritual distress of patients and their caregivers. Our 24‑hour on‑call nursing services are available to meet urgent needs.

The Social Worker position provides individuals, families and groups with psychosocial support by providing information, referrals and other support services. The position provides onsite health, wellness, psychological and/or emotional support and services. The bereavement specialist offers education, guidance, attention and support to local community as they work through the grieving and healing process.

Social Worker Services 45%

• Perform initial intake and assessment.
• Advocate for clients or patients.
• Educate and provide options and resources to clients to assist them in making informed decisions.
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate and assess patients' needs.
• Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in, or provide access to services.
• Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care, following through to ensure service efficacy.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment or care plan.
• Identify impediments to client or patient progress or care through interviews and review of records.
• Support clients and patients in individual and group sessions.
• Organize support groups for family members to assist them in understanding, working with, and supporting the client or patient.
• Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status.
• Supervise or work collaboratively with others providing services to clients or patients in the community hospice program which serves patients and their families in the home setting.
• Plan and conduct programs applicable to the field of work such as grief support groups.
• Conduct social research to advance knowledge in the social work field.
• Investigate abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary.
• Oversee social work‑related paperwork and recordkeeping with other resource organizations.

Bereavement‑specific duties 50%

• Oversee and coordinate bereavement and grief support services for community members.
• Organize and lead community bereavement programs, support groups, and memorial events.
• Provide individual and group support for those grieving a loss.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) for discussion of ongoing…