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MSW Social Worker Hospice/Volunteer Coordinator

AdvisaCare

Grand Rapids, michigan


Job Details

Part-time


Full Job Description

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is looking for a part time/per diem or full time, compassionate MSW/Volunteer Coordinator to join our Hospice team serviced by our Troy office location for the Greater Grand Rapids MI and surrounding areas. AdvisaCare is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and the families we serve. If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of patients with life limiting illnesses, then we are a fit for you!

If you feel as called as we do to make a difference in the journey of HOSPICE then we are the family for YOU!

Please send us a resume so we can discuss all the new and exciting opportunities happening at AdvisaCare!

This will be a combined role for an MSW and Volunteer Coordinator

Requirements

  • MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
  • One year of experience in Home Health Care preferred
  • Hospice experience preferred
  • Valid Driver's License, car insurance and reliable transportation


Job Duties:

  • Performs initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed care plans
  • Provides care under the direction of a physician. Participates in IDT conferences observing, assessing and bringing information regarding psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family.
  • Documents all patient/family visits, telephone contacts and referral actions timely, accurately and concisely in the patient record.
  • Conducts reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required.
  • Provides crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
  • Plays an active role as a care advocate for the patient/family unit.
  • Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals.
  • Provides ongoing counseling related to issues of death and dying to the patient and family as needed.
  • Participates as a member of the Bereavement Team as assigned.
  • Adheres to all Hospice policies.

Volunteer Coordinator Duties:

  • Recruit, train and maintain a sufficient number of hospice volunteers to meet the needs of our clients
  • Identify the needs of the hospice volunteer services to clients/families and match volunteers to those needs
  • Conduct volunteer performance evaluations and meet with volunteers to provide support and feedback
  • Participate as a team member on the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and act as a communication link and resource between the IDT and volunteers
  • Assist with hospice and volunteer educational programs
  • Produce volunteer communication on a regular basis
  • Maintain volunteer related records including recording volunteer services to clients
  • Provide Human Resources with all information regarding the maintenance of active and inactive volunteer personnel files
  • All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Medical benefits Available
  • Ability to earn PTO
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Excellent Pay
  • Employee Appreciation program
  • Rewarding Work Environment
  • 24/7 staffing support

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