Hospice Social Worker

FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Home of The Pickering House is seeking a full-time Hospice Social Worker to help patients and families navigate planning for end-of-life care. Helping patients, families and caregivers understand their treatment plan and manage the stresses of debilitating physical illnesses, including emotional, familial and financial.

We believe in a professional team approach and candidates must demonstrate great communication and social interaction skills, as well as, be a compassionate individual to work with patients, families and other professionals to promote the philosophy of hospice and palliative care during an often stressful, challenging and difficult time of their lives.

FAIRHOPE relies on its Hospice Social Worker to be an advocate for patients and their families, knowing what their patients need and what resources are available to them within and outside of Hospice settings to help. If you find reward in making strong connections with people, learning and celebrating their life stories, and having a positive impact in the lives of others, this is a role for you.

Benefits FAIRHOPE offers:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Shift differential
• Free parking
• Family-like atmosphere
• Responsibilities:
• Assess the psychosocial status of the patient/caregiver/family related to the Palliative Care patient’s terminal illness and the patient’s environment to identify any areas of safety or concern.
• Carry out social evaluations and plan intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Counsel patient/family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
• Discharge planning. Assist patient/caregiver/family with securing advance directives and funeral arrangements, as needed.
• Serve as liaison and support to public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
• Document electronically direct services provided and ongoing communication with patients, families and community providers.
• Remain HIPAA compliant at all times.

Qualifications:

• LSW or MSW degree and current valid Social Work licensure in the state of Ohio; MSW preferred.
• A minimum of one year's experience working in healthcare is required and end-of-life care and/or hospice and palliative care experience is preferred.
• Ability to analyze and implement proper action is essential. Demonstrate great communication and social interaction skills, as well as be a compassionate individual.
• Computer skills required.
• Physical Setting: Various healthcare settings. Some driving is required.
• Work Location: Service area coverage throughout Fairfield, Hocking, Perry and surrounding counties. Main office location is located in Lancaster, Ohio.

FAIRHOPE Core Values
FAIRHOPE Hospice is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. We are dedicated to our patients, employees and community.
We ask you to commit to living the core values of the organization:

BE A TEAM PLAYER:

• A team is “we”. Our philosophy is we over me. We celebrate everyone’s success.
• Be respectful of everyone’s ideas and opinions.
• Have a “how can I help?” attitude vs a “it’s not my job” attitude.
• Be forward thinking and goal oriented.
• Talk the talk, walk the walk.

HAVE ACCOUNTABILITY/FOLLOW-THROUGH:

• Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, but be willing to learn from them.
• Take ownership to be responsive and produce timely, quality work.
• Be reliable. Do what you say you’re going to do. Stick to your word.

LEAD BY EXAMPLE:

• Recognize the importance of your role by being committed, passionate, and present.
• Take initiative. Go above and beyond and be a self-starter.
• Have a passion for the work we do and the people we serve.

Become a part of a well-known, well-respected community healthcare organization:
FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Home of The Pickering House
If you desire to use your social work expertise at a recognized community-based hospice with a caring staff, send us your resume or apply in person:
FAIRHOPE Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.
Home of The Pickering House
282 Sells Road, Lancaster, OH 43130

Resumes may be sent electronically to:
Human Resources – HR@fairhopehospice.org
FAX to: 740.475.0627

Mission Statement: FAIRHOPE Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. promotes compassionate end-of-life care through a professional team approach. We strive to relieve suffering by providing comfort, support and resources to meet the palliative and grief needs of the community.