Supportive Care Social Worker

Description

Your Passion: Supportive Care Social Worker

Who We Are: Snowline is a non-profit organization serving the western slope of El Dorado County and the Greater Sacramento Region. For over 40 years, our deep roots in the community have allowed us to foster a strong network of local resources and partnerships. We have built a strong reputation of excellence by providing personalized, compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the needs of each patient and family. At Snowline Hospice, our core values guide everything we do. We value teamwork, contribution, service and excellence. We are a team of dedicated, dynamic professionals committed to providing the highest level of care which continues to be reflected in our exemplary patient satisfaction surveys and quality measures.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Snowline is committed to creating a workplace that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and fosters a sense of community. We are committed to providing exemplary, culturally competent care for our patients. At Snowline Hospice, we approach our work with sensitivity and compassion, and we strive to create a safe and supportive environment for every member of our team.

Why Choose Us: 

• Comprehensive Benefits Packages: We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, and 401k plan with a generous employer match (minimum 24 hours to be eligible for PT benefits)
• Paid Time Off: At Snowline Hospice, we believe that employee’s self-care is essential to providing superior care for our patients. We offer expansive paid time off, including vacation time, sick leave, and holiday pay.
• Continuing Education and Training: We offer ongoing education and training opportunities including our Snowline Scholars Program which offers full-time staff tuition reimbursement for continuing education relevant to their work within the organization 
• Flexible scheduling: We offer flexible scheduling options, including part-time and full-time positions, as well as day, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Team Building: We are committed to maintaining a positive, collaborative workplace culture which prioritizes team building and joy through employee events, recognition and celebration of each other. 
• Employee Assistance Program: As part of our commitment to supporting a trauma informed workplace and overall organization wellness, we offer an employee assistance program (EAP). EAP offers confidential counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
• Market Benchmarked Salaries: As a non-profit provider, we conduct regular market benchmarking salary surveys of comparable organizations to ensure our salaries remain both fiscally responsible and competitive. $37.00-$55.00 per hour

Responsibilities: As a Supportive Care Social Worker at Snowline Hospice, you will be responsible for providing compassionate and comprehensive care to our patients and their families. Your duties will include:

• Honoring your patient's wishes and support them achieve their goals
• Uses appropriate assessment skills for evaluation of patient’s, families/caregiver’s social and emotional responses to illness, caregiving roles, and death and dying issues
• Demonstrates appropriate counseling services to the patient, family/caregivers within the plan of care, including counseling, coping, anticipatory grief and long-term care planning
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and physician to develop plan of care in accordance with regulatory standards
• Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of community resources available to patients and their families, and assists with referrals and linkages
• Communicates effectively with social and community agencies regarding Hospice cases and the psychosocial needs of the patient, family/caregiver, especially for families with high-risk indicators i.e.: abuse/neglect, inadequate food/medical supplies, high suicide potential
• Maintains productivity standard at an acceptable level established by Hospice standards
• Documents notes of each patient visit reflecting patient evaluation, intervention, patient/family response, and plan for subsequent visits in accordance with regulatory standards
• Participates in regular Interdisciplinary Team meetings, orientations, trainings, educational and community events for staff and volunteers at Hospice
• Demonstrates positive behavior characteristics such as attitude, initiative, good communication, cooperation, adaptability, fairness, ingenuity, and dependability
• Demonstrates abili