Hospice of the Valley is a national leader in hospice care and has been serving the Phoenix metropolitan area since 1977. A mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, Hospice of the Valley employs compassionate, skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, enjoy teamwork and contribute daily to our mission and culture of caring. Team members experience a friendly, supportive atmosphere, leadership support, autonomy, flexibility and the privilege of doing meaningful, rewarding work.

**Position Profile**

The pediatric hospice social worker provides psychosocial support to patients and families by providing skilled social work intervention to include, but not limited to providing resources, referrals, education, supportive counseling, emotional support, discharge planning, as well as assisting with final arrangements. The hospice social worker is part of an interdisciplinary team that supports children at critical junctures in their lives, always making a difference. Care delivery primarily takes place in our inpatient unit, patient's home or in a facility where the patient receives care. The pediatric hospice social worker will also support patients and families on our palliative care program as well as supporting expectant mothers whose babies may not survive birth on our perinatal program.

**Responsibilities**

+ Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships.

+ Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments.

+ Develops and maintains comprehensive plan of care.

+ Provides supportive counseling.

+ Facilitates smooth transition from care environments.

+ Mobilizes community resources.

+ Provides effective patient/family/caregiver teaching.

+ Supports the death/dying process.

+ Collaborates in providing patient care.

+ Creates timely and accurate documentation.

+ Assures patient safety.

+ Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently.

+ Adheres to HOV standards and facilitates continuously improved processes/services.

+ Maintains and enhances professional skills.

+ Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school and a minimum of 3-5 years palliative care or hospice experience.

+ Must have demonstrated ability to assess emotional needs, as well as social needs of patients and their families.

+ Requires the ability to administer psychological/emotional assessment instrument and define treatment planning from results.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary team in providing patient care.

+ Solution driven, creative and resourceful problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to function independently and effectively anticipate needs and problems.

+ Skilled in organizing and prioritizing work.

+ Ability to manage time well and perform assigned duties with attention detail, accuracy and follow-through.

+ Must possess professional image, positive attitude, enthusiasm and self-motivation.

+ Comfortable in maintaining professional boundaries.

+ Proficient computer skills.

+ Broad understanding of community resources including those related to financial benefits.

+ Awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity.

+ Knowledge of self-care, personal boundaries; abilities, limits and inner resources.

+ Current Arizona Driver's license and automobile insurance.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Master's degree in Social Work is preferred.

+ Previous hospice experience.

+ LCSW or LMSW licensure.

Proficient computer skills.

Hospice of the Valley offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include medical, dental and vision plans, generous paid time off, a matching 401k, tuition assistance, an award winning wellness program and a host of employee recognition and rewards. Employees also receive comprehensive orientation, training and resources.

Hospice of the Valley is an equal employment opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V