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Form of work- Job Summary
- To deliver varied social work services to Hospice patients and their families. To provide initial emotional, spiritual, psychosocial assessments, ongoing counseling, bereavement services and community education, outreach, and referral. The Hospice Social Worker is an integral part of the Hospice IDG.
- Job Requirements
- Minimum Education Requirement
- Have an MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and one year of experience in a health care setting.
- Minimum Experience Requirement
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Social Worker, preferred. Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
- Minimum License Requirement
- Current SC SW license. Current SC driver's license, valid car insurance and must maintain a driving record that is insurable under AAMC's auto insurance policy.
- Physical Requirement/Working Conditions
- Requires minimal physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and minimal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 20 pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations. Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability. Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.
