Social Worker I - Home Care

Job Title: Social Worker I - Hospice/Palliative Care
Department: Social Work
Location: Rochester Regional Health Home Care
Hours Per Week: 24
Schedule: 4 hours Friday night, 2 10 hour days on Saturday and Sunday

SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the delivery of social work services to identified home care clients. The Social Worker provides support and counseling to referred clients and facilitates financial and long-term care planning, as needed. The Social Worker is responsible for communicating with health care team and documenting all care activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

• 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.

• If necessary, assists with alternative planning for patients using appropriate community resources.

• Assist with discharge planning from Lifetime Care program(s).

• Serves as liaison with social work departments and other health and social agencies in the community.

• Keeps social work staff informed of community and agency issues.

• 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.

• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.

• Performs other functions as assigned by management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in health related field with a minimum two years related experience.

• 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.

• On Call may be required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Home visiting experience strongly preferred.

• Proven psycho social assessment skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills essential.

• 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

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

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$60,500.00 - $73,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14607

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.