Hospice Social Worker Grand and Counties BSW & NE

Tabitha's Hospice in Grand Island, NE is seeking a Social Worker to work 8a-5p Monday-Friday with an every 5th night and every 5th weekend on‑call. This schedule includes a weekend and holiday rotation.

The Social Worker is responsible for providing direct social services to seniors/residents/clients and family members to ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the senior/client are met or maintained. This position is also responsible for needs assessment, care planning, problem resolution, discharge planning and client advocacy, and completion of documentation per State and Federal legislations. The Social Worker embraces all components of the job, fostering an environment that allows Tabitha to provide optimum care to Tabitha's seniors/clients.

• Implements the social service program to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of the seniors/clients and the family.
• Assists seniors/clients with problem solving, provides crisis counseling, bereavement counseling, information resources and referrals as appropriate.
• Participates in discharge planning, completes senior/client assessments and development and implementation of care plans for each senior/client on case load.
• Develops working relationships with seniors/clients, families, and staff for further understanding of significant social and emotional needs underlying senior's/client's health problem.
• Serves as a liaison and an advocate for the senior/client and their family.
• Provides information to senior/client/families regarding financial concerns, including general information regarding Medicare, Medicare Part D, and application for Medicaid and other financial assistance programs.
• Provides senior/client contacts to assist with the development and/or maintenance of positive self‑image and promotes continued growth of each senior's/client's potential.
• Completes assessments and documentation as required by state/federal regulatory requirements, as well as department policy.

• Education
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  Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work, required (casework to be supervised by an MSW). Graduate Masters from an accredited school of social work, preferred.
• Experience
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  One year of clinical experience appropriate to the counseling and casework needs of the terminally ill and/or medically ill required. Home Health Care, Nursing Home or Hospice experience preferred. Training and experience in dealing with grief preferred. Basic knowledge of health care funding sources, including Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance required.
• Credentials
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  Must be certified by the State of Nebraska as a bachelor's or master's level social worker prior to employment. CPR required. License must be kept up to date at the expense of the employee. Valid Nebraska Driver's license and a good driving record required. Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements. Must meet Tabitha's vaccination requirements.
• Communication
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  Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language as well as terminology and jargon specific to the job. Sufficient fluency to be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, provide instructions to others, read and understand policies, procedures or other similar documentation, interact successfully with seniors/clients/caregivers, hold a conversation, conduct or participate in meetings, compose professional e‑mails or other written communication, prepare legible, accurate and thorough documentation as required by the job and effectively interact with coworkers, customers, vendors, managers and family members.
  
  Ability to recognize and interpret non‑verbal cues. Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergencies and emotional situations.

Works indoors in a facility maintained by Tabitha that will typically be in good repair, clean, well‑ventilated and well lit. Work is performed in a standard office setting and in Tabitha Living Communities. Works in hospital and other care facility environments. Frequently seated at a desk, working at a computer for extended periods. Works under daily and hourly deadlines,…