Our Hospice Home Care team provides hospice and palliative care services within the comfort of our patients’ homes. Our Nursing and Therapy teams work directly with patients and support their families through the loss of a loved one. We partner with our Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, our hospitals and health facilities to provide end to end continuity of patient care. We are a responsive, collaborative partner in advocating for, and providing access to effective, innovative, culturally competent and cost-efficient services for the communities we serve.

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus!

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Rochester Regional Health Home Care- Monroe Ave

DEPARTMENT: Social Work- Hospice

SHIFT: Days

ATTRIBUTES

• Master’s degree in Social Work with a minimum of two years’ experience in Social Work or related field (level I).

• Proven pscho social assessment skills.

• Ability to stay organized and flexible important. Possession of a valid NYS driver’s license and own car required.

• Requires pre-employment physical exam as required by NYS Dept. of Health.

• Demonstrates strong communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.

• Basic computer skills are necessary. Experience with documentation in an electronic medical record preferred.

• With training provided, must demonstrate the ability to learn and utilize new systems, computer applications and operating environments as necessary.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and caseload autonomously.

• Level II – require similar qualifications as level I, as well as: Minimum of five years post graduate experience along with licensure. Certification in the field is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessment. Conducts psychosocial/mental health assessments related to illness of patients. Interprets to the home health team the social factors in the patient situation that may have bearing on his/her progress. Helps patient and family understand and accept the illness and to anticipate its accompanying adjustments.

• Coordination. Coordinates resources to alleviate the financial impact of illness and assists patient and family in planning for payment of medical care. Determines the need for continued social work service and draws upon other community agencies that can further assist the patient and family.

• Planning. If necessary, assists with alternative planning for patients using appropriate community resources. Assists with discharge planning from Lifetime Care program(s).

• Support. Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values and adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct. Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.