Medical Social Worker (Per Diem)
Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
About our Organization and the Job
Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice Care is a non -profit Hospice licensed by California state in 2016 and accredited by CHAP with Zero deficiency in 2017 and 2023. We are looking for talented professionals to join our growing team in San Jose, California. It offers a unique opportunity to work with a professional team that is passionate about providing end-of-life care to the under-served community in the Silicon Valley.
High-level Job Description
The medical social worker (MSW) supports the patient service activities of the organization. As a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team, MSW provides social service counseling and guidance to facilitate the maximum function and coping capacity of each patient and family member. The MSW also provides bereavement counseling to family members as identified.
Qualifications/Requirements
- A graduate of a Master program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred but not a must.
- Minimum of one-year experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
- Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Bilingual Chinese/English Speaking welcomed but not required.
Fair Chance Act Compliance Statement
Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice Care will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Heart of Hope is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage at https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/
Pay Rate and Benefits
Pay rate at $35-$45 per hour based on relevant work experience and qualifications
Regular visits: $100
Initial Psychosocial and Bereavement assessment: $150
We offer employee benefits including Paid Sick Leave and 401K retirement plan with optional company matching.
To apply
Send resume to our Human Resource hr@heartofhopehospice.org