Milton Hershey School
Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
Milton Hershey School, West Peoria, Illinois, United States
Overview
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The Home Services Social Worker identifies the psychosocial needs of patients and families through assessment. Social work interventions range from resource support identification and acquisition (including community support, financial and environmental enhancement) to short‑term counseling and emergent crisis intervention. Social services are provided as part of a collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Hours may vary depending upon census and program need.
Qualifications Certifications: Proof of auto insurance – varies; Licensed Social Worker (LSW) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Driver’s License – Secretary of State (SOS).
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work; Master’s Degree in Social Work.
Work Experience: Hospice.
Responsibilities Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation. Capture all legitimate revenue; remain conservative in expense and resource use while providing appropriate service and supplies to patients. Develop a bereavement plan of care to address family member/caregiver needs. Interpret and communicate patient/family faith and cultural traditions. Identify and communicate when spiritual/religious beliefs may impact the physical and psychosocial care provided by other team members. Document recertification and discharge assessments that accurately reflect change in patient status and improvements realized relative to the initial assessment. Educate patients and family members in a manner that overcomes barriers, matches their learning capabilities, and meets fundamental needs. Investigate and apply payer‑specific commercial hospice benefits to optimize treatment opportunities. Complete visit notes and orders in a timely manner according to policy; correct care plans in a timely manner. Document psychosocial patient/family assessments, financial assessments, and MSW interventions within the patient’s electronic medical record. Implement a social work plan that results in: (a) enhanced family systems, (b) utilization of community resources by patients, families, and caregivers, (c) maximization of medical benefits, (d) enhanced environment for care delivery, (e) dignity for the dying patient, (f) maximized coping skills for patients and families, and (g) support for cultural beliefs and values. Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care and modify the intervention as indicated. Facilitate and support patient decisions and communication of self‑determined life‑care decisions. Provide care according to the plan of care/orders. Develop the social work plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Practice sensitively to the needs of patients and families; daily documentation reflects an understanding of palliative/comfort philosophy versus aggressive/curative treatment. Identify indicators of imminent death and address patient/family needs at the time of death. Demonstrate understanding of Medicare hospice benefit eligibility, admission qualification, election process, certification, recertification, transfer, non‑certification, and revocation. Utilize memorial funds appropriately and submit documentation in a timely manner according to policy. Demonstrate understanding of Medicare home‑care benefit eligibility, admission qualification, and services available. Complete or assist with advanced directives, including living will, HCPOA, and POLST forms. Assist with transportation barriers; refer for access to food, clothing, utility assistance; refer for Medicaid, community care, SSDI assistance; make elder abuse/neglect referrals.
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Discover the job, the career, and the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering‑based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and lifelong careers at Carle Health.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $29.29 per hour – $50.38 per hour. This represents a good‑faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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The Home Services Social Worker identifies the psychosocial needs of patients and families through assessment. Social work interventions range from resource support identification and acquisition (including community support, financial and environmental enhancement) to short‑term counseling and emergent crisis intervention. Social services are provided as part of a collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Hours may vary depending upon census and program need.
Qualifications Certifications: Proof of auto insurance – varies; Licensed Social Worker (LSW) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Driver’s License – Secretary of State (SOS).
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work; Master’s Degree in Social Work.
Work Experience: Hospice.
Responsibilities Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation. Capture all legitimate revenue; remain conservative in expense and resource use while providing appropriate service and supplies to patients. Develop a bereavement plan of care to address family member/caregiver needs. Interpret and communicate patient/family faith and cultural traditions. Identify and communicate when spiritual/religious beliefs may impact the physical and psychosocial care provided by other team members. Document recertification and discharge assessments that accurately reflect change in patient status and improvements realized relative to the initial assessment. Educate patients and family members in a manner that overcomes barriers, matches their learning capabilities, and meets fundamental needs. Investigate and apply payer‑specific commercial hospice benefits to optimize treatment opportunities. Complete visit notes and orders in a timely manner according to policy; correct care plans in a timely manner. Document psychosocial patient/family assessments, financial assessments, and MSW interventions within the patient’s electronic medical record. Implement a social work plan that results in: (a) enhanced family systems, (b) utilization of community resources by patients, families, and caregivers, (c) maximization of medical benefits, (d) enhanced environment for care delivery, (e) dignity for the dying patient, (f) maximized coping skills for patients and families, and (g) support for cultural beliefs and values. Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care and modify the intervention as indicated. Facilitate and support patient decisions and communication of self‑determined life‑care decisions. Provide care according to the plan of care/orders. Develop the social work plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Practice sensitively to the needs of patients and families; daily documentation reflects an understanding of palliative/comfort philosophy versus aggressive/curative treatment. Identify indicators of imminent death and address patient/family needs at the time of death. Demonstrate understanding of Medicare hospice benefit eligibility, admission qualification, election process, certification, recertification, transfer, non‑certification, and revocation. Utilize memorial funds appropriately and submit documentation in a timely manner according to policy. Demonstrate understanding of Medicare home‑care benefit eligibility, admission qualification, and services available. Complete or assist with advanced directives, including living will, HCPOA, and POLST forms. Assist with transportation barriers; refer for access to food, clothing, utility assistance; refer for Medicaid, community care, SSDI assistance; make elder abuse/neglect referrals.
About Us Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, and the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering‑based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and lifelong careers at Carle Health.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $29.29 per hour – $50.38 per hour. This represents a good‑faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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