Social Worker

Are you passionate about helping seniors live with dignity, comfort, and support during life's most challenging times? At Advocate Hospice and Palliative Care Hospice, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, patient-centered care especially for those with dementia. We are rapidly expanding and looking for a Social Worker to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

• Provide Expert Social Evaluations: Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families, identifying challenges like caregiver stress, family dynamics, and safety concerns.
• Offer Compassionate Counseling: Support patients and families through emotional difficulties, stress, and crisis situations, providing care with empathy and understanding.
• Collaborate with the Team: Work closely with healthcare professionals to create personalized care plans and contribute valuable insights into the patient's psychosocial needs.
• Facilitate Community Connections: Serve as a liaison to local agencies, helping families access resources and ensuring seamless home care services.
• Support Grieving Families: Coordinate a comprehensive bereavement program, offering counseling and support to families for up to one year after their loved one's passing.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Lead daily social service operations, ensuring compliance with all regulations and maintaining high standards of care.

• Master's Degree in Social Work with experience in healthcare, ideally working with seniors.
• Empathy & Compassion: Ability to connect with patients, families, and caregivers during life's most sensitive moments.
• Strong Communication Skills: You'll be liaising with families, medical teams, and community resources, so clear and tactful communication is key.
• Autonomy & Leadership: Work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient care.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to recognize and address the unique cultural needs of patients and their families.

• Make a Difference: Your work will directly impact the lives of seniors and their families, providing critical support during difficult times.
• Dynamic & Growing Team: Join a team that's committed to growth, development, and providing excellent care.
• Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer a supportive, flexible environment.

🔗 Apply Today and take the first step toward making a lasting difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Together, we can continue our mission to provide compassionate care that truly makes a difference. 🌟