JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Social Worker, Per Diem

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Hospice Clinical Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

DEPARTMENT: Hospice

COMPANY: OVNA Hospice

Locations: Greenfield, Sunderland, Wendell. Based out of our Sunderland Mass OVNA location.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the position is to assess, plan, organize, develop, and implement related social services and community support strategies to our patients in accordance with current federal and state regulations, the organization's established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Clinical Manager. To assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the patients are met / maintained on an individual basis. This is a Per Diem Role.

THE OVERLOOK WAY:

Culture of Excellence and Core Values:

All Team Members of The Overlook must embrace and conduct themselves at all times in support of the company’s 28 Guiding Principles and core values, which form the foundation of our unique culture.

• Integrity: saying what you mean, meaning what you say (in action and words), even if it hurts you personally or professionally
• Respect for Individual Choice: empowering and supporting others in their Self-determination for health and well-being, as they define it
• Compassion: understanding and sympathetic of others
• Creativity/Innovation: thinking wildly, planning accordingly
• Grace: putting people at ease, without compromising performance or outcomes

PRINCIPLE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The primary purpose of the position is to plan, organize, develop, and implement comprehensive psychosocial care to patients and families at the end of life in accordance with current federal, state, and Medicare standards, guidelines and regulations, the organization's established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator or Clinical Manager to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the patient are met/maintained on an individual basis.

• Provide medically related social services to patients and families.
• Complete required documentation including admission notes, weekly/monthly progress notes, and IDG notes biweekly.
• Participate in IDG meetings and attend regularly scheduled care plan meetings as required.
• Coordinate family meetings as indicated.
• Advocate on behalf of patients and families regarding issues as appropriate based on patient Rights, including review of patient grievances.
• Be aware of Medicare and Medicaid, and other financial and community assistance programs available to the patient and provide education as indicated.
• Provide guidance to team members regarding upholding patient and family rights.
• Must comply with organizational vaccine mandates and maintain required licensure and certification.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a Master’s Degree from an approved school of Social Work
• Must be licensed in MA as a LICSW or work under the direct supervision of an LICSW
• Must have, as a minimum, one year experience as a social worker in a skilled nursing facility, hospice, hospital, or other related medical facility
• Experience with geriatric, oncology and/or hospice preferred
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess valid State of Residence Driver’s license and reliable transportation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Primary work will be performed in patient's homes, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and may be exposed to the elements (heat, cold, rain, snow); walking and standing frequently; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Must be able to travel to patient’s location with reliable transportation.

IND1

• Solid Track Record of Promoting

• Team Members from within

• Plenty of Free Parking

• Free Daily Lunch on

• Campus

• Vacation, Sick, Holiday Time + Floating Holidays

• Travel Reimbursement

• Professional Development

• Flexible Spending and Health Reimbursement Accounts

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Short + Long Term Disability, Life Insurance

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Access to Fitness Center, Pool, and Onsite Massages