Overview Provides counseling, information, and direction to obtain community resources when needed for patients of the home health and hospice agency and their families, while collaborating with physicians, nurses and the allied health team according to the plan of care. Social Worker South Clinic, Janesville WI 80 Hours/2 Weeks Monday-Friday, Day Shift Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs home visits to patient's dwelling. Investigates case situations and presents information to members of the health team on patient's family and social background pertinent to diagnosis and treatment. Assess patients for continuing care needs, creates plan for providing continuing care, and confers with physician and team members as needed. Refers patient or patient's family to other community resources as is indicated; assists patients and families to complete advance directives. Educates patients about resources, options and documents all activities in a timely manner. The BSW provides emotional support, helps patients and families understand and accept their condition as well as accepting medical recommendations; utilizes community resources to assist patients to live in the community; responsible for travel arrangements for patients; responsible for arranging changes in levels of care and settings; The hospice BSW participates in IDT meetings and is considered a core member of the Hospice team per regulations. The home health BSW participates in team meetings regularly to provide input during patient case conferences and to educate team members regarding social work interventions that can be provided. May be required to work flexible hours. Education and Experience Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) from an approved graduate school of social work Home health or hospice experience desired One year social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred Experience and ability to facilitate groups BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN program Certification/Licensure Licensed to practice in the State of Wisconsin and/or Illinois or registry eligible Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days Special Physical Demands The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; use hands to handle, finger and feel; and reach. The employee must exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include frequent close vision. Occasional distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals. Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue. Benefits Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to: · Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options. · Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs. · Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance. · Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth. · Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey. · Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.