Demonstrates expertise in evaluating patients' emotional and social needs, developing personalized care plans, and coordinating interdisciplinary care. Proficient in discharge planning, community resource acquisition, and maintaining compliance with documentation and licensure requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Social Worker LicensureExperience In Home HealthDischarge PlanningCommunity Resource AcquisitionCPR Certification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate patients' emotional and social needs and develop personalized plans of care.
Assess patients' social and emotional state in relation to illness, injury, care needs, treatment response, and care adjustments.
Assess medical and nursing needs in the home setting, financial resources, and available community resources.
Take appropriate action to obtain community resources that support recovery.
Communicate with patients, family members, and organizational associates.
Continuously assess patient and family needs and responses to treatment and coping challenges.
Participate in interdisciplinary care-team coordination and act as a resource to other health team members.
Provide direction and supervision to the Social Worker Assistant.
Evaluate the Social Work Assistant's performance and ensure compliant service delivery.
Maintain and submit required documentation, including case conferences, patient/physician/community contacts, visit reports, and progress notes.
Confer with other healthcare disciplines to provide optimal patient care.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice.
Social Worker licensure in the state of practice, if required by state law or regulation.
A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Experience with discharge planning needs and obtaining community resources.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
Demonstrated ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Flexibility in work hours and travel locally.
Maintain current licensure certifications and meet mandatory continuing education requirements.
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Required to undergo TB screening if selected.
Must maintain personal vehicle liability insurance in accordance with applicable requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Personal holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Personal wellness support
Smart healthcare decision support

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentDocumentation ManagementMedication KnowledgeTask Organization

Soft Skills

CommunicationFlexibilityStress Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Home HealthHospiceInterdisciplinary CareSocial Work Assistant SupervisionTB Screening