Pediatric Social Worker -MSW Required / LCSW Preferred M-F, 8-4 : 30

Job Description

Job Description

The Pediatric Hospice Social Worker provides emotional, psychosocial, and resource support to children living with life limiting illnesses and their families. This role works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, family-centered end-of-life care, ensuring that the unique developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs of children and their caregivers are met with dignity and empathy.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a Council of Social Work Education accredited institution
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred or licensed eligible; will consider Registered Clinical Social Work Intern
• Minimum 2 years of experience in hospice, palliative care, or pediatric healthcare settings; pediatric experience required. Experience with grief counseling and end-of-life issues preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and counseling skills
• Knowledge of child development and family systems
• Trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Familiarity with grief, loss, and bereavement support

Expectations

Provide program development strategies for Treasure Coast Hospice, in an organized, routine capacity that will enable the cohesion of team developments. Work collaboratively with other departments, demonstrate and encourage leadership for a comprehensive approach to program development. Inspire staff to live the Treasure Coast Hospice’s Mission, to achieve its Vision, and demonstrate our Values and Commitment. Be current in legal and compliance hospice issues.

Key Result Areas

OSHA Category

Position will be categorized as category II (involves no routine exposure to blood, body fluids / tissues but may occasionally require performing unplanned category I tasks).

Working Conditions

Additional Information

EEO / Drug Free Workplace