Social Worker - Hospice Grand and Counties

Overview

Tabitha's Hospice in Grand Island, NE is seeking a Social Worker to work 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday, with an every fifth night and every fifth 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 seniors/clients are met or maintained. The role includes needs assessment, care planning, problem resolution, discharge planning, client advocacy, and completion of documentation per state and federal legislation. The Social Worker embraces all components of the job, fostering an environment that allows Tabitha to provide optimum care to its seniors/clients.

• Implements the social service program to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of the seniors/clients and their families.
• 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 develops and implements care plans for each senior/client on caseload.
• Develops working relationships with seniors/clients, families, and staff to gain a deeper understanding of significant social and emotional needs underlying health problems.
• Serves as a liaison and advocate for the senior/client and their family.
• Provides information to seniors/clients/families regarding financial concerns, including general information on Medicare, Medicare Part D, and application for Medicaid and other financial assistance programs.
• Supports seniors/clients in developing and maintaining a positive self‑image and promotes continued growth of each individual.
• Completes assessments and documentation as required by state/federal regulatory requirements and department policy.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work, required (casework to be supervised by an MSW). Graduate Master’s from an accredited school of social work, preferred.

• 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.

• Must be certified by the State of Nebraska as a bachelor’s or master’s level social worker prior to employment. CPR required; certification must be kept up to date at the employee’s expense.
• Valid Nebraska Driver’s license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required. Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements.
• Must meet Tabitha’s vaccination requirements.

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English and terminology specific to the job. Demonstrates sufficient fluency to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, provide instructions to others, read and understand policies and procedures, and interact successfully with seniors/clients/caregivers, hold conversations, conduct or participate in meetings, compose professional e‑mail or other written communication, prepare legible, accurate and thorough documentation, and interact effectively with coworkers, customers, vendors, volunteers, managers, and family members.
  
  Able to recognize and interpret non‑verbal cues, and respond calmly and clearly to emergencies and emotional situations.

• Works indoors in a facility maintained by Tabitha that is in good repair, clean, well‑ventilated and well lit.
• Work 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, requiring uninterrupted periods of intense activity. Adapts to changing workload and environment. Traveling required to home environments and community…