MSW Social Worker Hospice/Volunteer Coordinator

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is looking for a part time/per diem , compassionate MSW/Volunteer Coordinator to join our Hospice team serviced by our Troy office location for the Ann Arbor 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

Qualification

Professional