Social Worker, Homecare

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Manager, is responsible for providing social work consultation to patients, staff members and community representatives. Provides quality medical-social work care for assigned patients with social related problems.

These responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with organization policies/procedures and standards consistent with Federal, State and accreditation regulations, as well as Organization and other regulatory organizational requirements. Serves as a liaison between agency and other community organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists staff in setting boundaries with patient/caregiver. Develops and implements agreements with family.

Identifies potentially high-risk patient/client conditions/situations; evaluates and determines the degree of risk; responds in a manner dictated by nature and urgency of situation.

Refers all unsafe situations to appropriate state agencies.

Consults with and provides support services to family, patients/clients, and other community resources; assesses family financial situation considering patient/clients prognosis and health care needs; refers family to community services or other agencies for financial assistance, as appropriate and needed. Hospice SW facilitates respite stays and assists with bereavement/pre-bereavement needs

Researches other potential sources of financial assistance (Medicaid, SSI, etc.) if warranted to connect pt/client to needed services

Participates in and leads case conferences

Serves as a resource/consultant for hospice/home health

Participates in the training and in-service education of Social Services Staff and other health professionals providing consultation, peer to peer supervision/evaluation and teaching as assigned. LICSW may provide supervision for BSW, LCSW as applicable.

Maintains continuous communication with all personnel related to assigned case load regarding patient/client/family strengths and areas for improvement, special needs of patient/client/family, changes in physician orders, and, as required, requests for additional health care services.

Prepares, maintains and submits all required paperwork, comments, records and forms related to patient/client care in an accurate, complete and timely fashion and in accordance with organization policy/procedures and all regulatory requirements.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Social Work required (BSW).

Masters Degree in Social Work preferred.

MSW: LCSW/LICSW preferred

Continuing education courses in area(s) of interest preferred. Knowledge of computer systems preferred.

Minimum of 3-5 years social work experience required, within a home health care setting preferred.

Experience working with medical social services or community resources for Hospice or Therapeutic patients.

Must possess valid drivers license and current auto liability insurance.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nations top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.