Must have HOSPICE EXPERIENCE!

We are looking for an emotionally intelligent Social Worker to act as advocate and help people foster their capacities and coping mechanisms in order to improve and better their daily lives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, manage and implement support packages to help clients deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies
• Interview service users and assess their current condition, needs, strengths and weaknesses
• Address each case as a unit and set tailored measurable goals
• Monitor and evaluate clients’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly
• Offer information and counseling on the best course of action during sessions
• Maintain accurate records and report on clients’ status
• Attend case conferences and provide evidence in court
• Act as a key-worker and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams
• Refer clients to community services to help them in recovery

Skills

• Hospice experience
• Proven work experience as a social worker
• Working knowledge of social theories and practices
• Social perceptiveness and empathy
• Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships
• Ability to relate and communicate with diverse population and groups
• Resilience along with ability to assess situations
• Willing to submit to background checks
• BS degree in social work (BSW), psychology or sociology

Pay: 30 to 50 an hour based on experience.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road Have Hospice experience and live in the Austin area. Duties include: hospice consents, psychosocial care and assessments for all clients, imminent care for clients as needed, oversee volunteer program with monthly minimum of 5% volume, attend IDG meetings bi-weekly or PRN, community assistance as needed, resource management and procurement to meet patient's needs, maintaining and updating resource list.

Report clinical findings/pain/safety/medication issues and status changes of clients to RN

If there is a need for you to be on call for imminent patients, the rate will be $28.85/hour for on call visits plus mileage

Mileage is reimbursed at 0.38 per mile after reaching 1st client of the day or after leaving office.

Salaried positions include PTO accrued per pay period of 56 hrs per year, increases to 80 hrs per year after 2 years and six paid holidays: Labor Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day if holiday falls during a weekday (after 90 day probation period has been met)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Hospice: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Austin, TX 78748 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX 78748: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person