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Form of workBe part of a renowned team at Silverado Hospice, a Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™, where exceptional care meets exceptional careers! For 27 years, Silverado associates have wholeheartedly delivered unmatched care and enriched the lives of those we’ve been privileged to serve.
At Silverado, we prioritize not only our patients and families but also our valued associates. As a certified Great Place to Work, we provide competitive compensation and exceptional benefits to our full-time team members.
We are currently seeking a Social Worker (MSW) in the Dallas/Ft Worth area who shares our passion for providing dignified, compassionate end-of-life care.
Position Pay: $55,000 - $62,500 per year
Shift Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday
Why choose Silverado Hospice Dallas?
- We're ranked 6th nationwide by Fortune Magazine in their Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, marking our 3rd consecutive year in the top 10!
- Certified as a Great Place to Work® for six consecutive years
- We value internal mobility; Silverado provides growth opportunities for just about any position on our teams
- We offer education assistance programs to support school reimbursements and provide paid training
- Experience work-life balance with flexible scheduling and much more!
The non-negotiables:
- Master’s degree in Social Work is required
- Documented evidence of training in dealing with grief and loss
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation, and willingness to drive to patient’s location
What you'll be doing:
- Conducts assessments, develops care plans, and documents bereavement activities
- Designs and distributes materials for families receiving bereavement services
- Develops educational programs on loss and grief for families and staff
- Evaluates the bereavement program quarterly and annually
- Provides community consultation and education on hospice services
- Maintains ongoing education through academic studies and workshops
- Attends in-services, staff meetings, and case conferences
- Reports patient condition changes to the RN Case Manager
- Observes and addresses safety hazards in patient and organizational environments
- Assists health team in understanding emotional factors related to terminal illness
- Assesses suicide risk, mental capacity, and elder/dependent adult abuse
- Aids in advance directives, mortuary arrangements, and financial planning
- Provides information and referrals to community resources and legal entities
- Advises and counsels staff, patients, families, or agencies in emergency situations
We are looking for someone who:
- Loves people
- Has compassion and patience
- A quick learner who is dedicated to professional growth
- Is ethical, honest, dependable, and open-minded
- Is an effective communicator in both verbal and written English
PROTECTING YOU, PROTECTING OTHERS: We believe our residents, patients and associates deserve to thrive in an environment protected from COVID-19. At Silverado, vaccines are offered and required for all associates.
To maintain our world class standard, all offers of employment with Silverado are contingent upon a satisfactory background check as well as drug screening, a physical and TB testing (if required for the position). Silverado also uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
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