Medical Social Worker / Volunteer Coordinator - Hospice

Job Description

Medi Home Health & Hospice, a proud member of the Medical Services of America, Inc. family, currently seeks an experienced Full-Time Medical Social Worker and Volunteer Coordinator to join our Hospice team to cover New River Valley, VA.

Why Choose MSA?

We believe caring for patients begins with caring for our team. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical/Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Benefits (STD, LTD, Accident & Sickness, etc.)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Profit Sharing Program
• And more

Medical Social Work Responsibilities Include:

• Provides social work services in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
• Works with the interdisciplinary team directly, or through coordination of team members, to provide appropriate assessment and support patients and families.
• Provides assessment for normal and complicated grief and provides bereavement counseling as appropriate.
• Serves as a liaison with other community resources.

Volunteer Coordinator Responsibilities Include:

• Plans and supervise delivery of all volunteer services.
• Assigns volunteers to service on the basis of program needs and the volunteer interests and skill.
• Assesses and monitors program needs and develop appropriate volunteer activity and positions.
• Maintains and monitors a record keeping system which includes services delivered and actual time involved.
• Recruits, interviews, and selects volunteers.
• Designs and supervises the orientation and training of volunteers regarding hospice philosophy, policy and practice.
• Oversees performance of program supportive staff.
• Monitors and evaluates volunteers’ performance.
• Plans and conduct volunteer support meetings.
• Prepares service reports as required.
• Participates in IDG meetings.
• Develops with volunteers a plan of care for patient.
• Other assignments as may be appropriate.

Job Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's level social work degree from a school of social work accredited or approved by the Council of Social Work Education.
• Minimum of one-year Hospice experience and volunteer activity preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in administrative functions that include ability to develop policies and procedures.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to execute a supportive and sensitive approach to volunteer and patient/family needs.
• Ability to speak in front of large groups.
• Valid Driver's License

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Medical Services of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.