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Hospice of the Piedmont is currently seeking a full-time Social Worker to join our caring and compassionate team to provide direct casework and counseling services to patients and families. • Provides psychosocial assessments, direct casework, and counseling services to patients and families • Participates in the preparation, evaluation, and execution of the interdisciplinary care plan to assure that the aims of continuity and comprehensiveness of care are accomplished • Works collaboratively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and participates in the Interdisciplinary Team meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings as requested • Prepares documentation for the clinical record per Hospice standards and ensures all documentation accurately represents all services • Demonstrates understanding and adherence to NASW Code of Ethics and related organizational policies, including confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization • Maintains and updates knowledge of community resources. Facilitates referral of patients/families to these resources as needed and desired • Participates in evening/weekend coverage responsibilities • Maintains quality and productivity standards • Applies knowledge of emotional, social, and spiritual needs and responses to death and grief including factors that indicate complicated grief and high survivor risk • Facilitates bereavement support groups as needed • Participates in providing support to staff and volunteers in coping with job-related stress • Participates in agency and community programs, including supervision, to enhance learning and performance and remains current in topics/research in hospice and grief. • Participates in the orientation of volunteers and staff and supervises field placement students when applicable • Facilitates communication with outside agencies including Region 10 and Social Services. • Implements and plans for placement and discharges from facilities, hospital, and hospice as well as level of care changes • Takes primary responsibility within the IDT for Advance Directives, Bereavement referrals, APS referrals, funeral planning, volunteer referrals, correct demographics in the EMR, current insurance information and paperwork related to discharges and level of care changes and placements • As applicable, provides MSW supervision to Bachelor's degree Clinical Social Workers • Completes other assignments and tasks as requested Typical Physical Demands/Working Conditions: o Sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach, lift and walk, climb steps in patient homes, office settings and facilities o Communicate by phone, writing speaking o Lifting up to 20 pounds o Drive short/long distances o General fast-paced work environment Must be able to work in home environments that have difficult working conditions including, but not limited to cramped space, pets, dirt, allergens, smoke, no chairs Must be able to complete EMR at bedside in varied environments Requirements Duties include but are not limited to, provide psychosocial assessments; apply knowledge of emotional, social and spiritual needs in response to death and grief including factors that indicate complicated grief and high survivor risk; facilitate bereavement support groups; participate in the preparation, evaluation and execution of the interdisciplinary care plan; participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings; prepare documentation for the clinical record; and demonstrate understanding and adherence to NASW Code of Ethics and organizational policies. MSW or current Virginia license as a LCSW preferred; requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or sociology. Candidates must have previous hospital experience with working knowledge of the process of death, dying and bereavement and an understanding of psychosocial factors operative in terminally ill patients and their families. Must have demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of social work, counseling techniques, hospice philosophy, accessing services through support agencies and be skilled in counseling, interviewing and communicating. Hospice of the Piedmont offers you the opportunity to work directly with patients and their families, and work collaboratively as part of a team. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, 403(b) Retirement Plan and more.

Trainee Social Worker - Children & Families Service Grade: I Salary: From £33,366 up to £37,035 per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Closing: 19th January 2025 Here at North Yorkshire Council, we are extremely proud of the work our Children's Services do, having been rated as Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted. We are now pleased to be offering the opportunity for those seeking to join our Children and Families service and become a Trainee Social Worker. We have developed a number of trainee social work opportunities across the county in order to support our social work teams in their delivery of our Strength in Relationships practice model. We have a number of opportunities to become a Trainee Social Worker. These roles are available in the following locations (please ensure you state clearly which location you are interested in on your application form). Please be aware that North Yorkshire is the largest County in the UK and travel is extensive across the county; you need to be prepared to undertake all travel associated with the role. * Richmond: Family Assessment and Support team * Skipton: Family Assessment and Support team * Harrogate: Family Assessment and Support team * Ripon and Rural: Family Assessment Support team * Selby: Family Assessment and Support team This is a great opportunity to join North Yorkshire Council Children and Young People's Service Directorate. We are always seeking talented individuals who are residents in our county and have the skills, ambition and creativity required to undertake a social work apprenticeship with us. Join us as a trainee social worker and you will receive a structured induction and the opportunity to train after the successful completion of your first year in practice. This will include the social work apprenticeship degree (36 months) or the Higher Degree Post Graduate Diploma (17 months) for those who already have a degree. What do you need? Are you currently working with children and families and think you might want to become a social worker? You must have experience of direct work with children and their families of at least 12 months. You must be able to evidence that you have developed relevant social work values, knowledge and skills (as these will be assessed at all stages of the recruitment and selection process). Please click here for more details. * The minimum academic requirements are Maths and English Language at GCSE grade 4/C (or equivalent) which you will need to provide evidence at the pre-screening stage. * A full driver's licence (with use of a car) and the ability to travel around the area you will be working in visiting children and their families. * You will need an enhanced DBS and meet safer recruitment requirements. * A positive and committed approach with the ability to work with challenge. What will you get from us? Successful applicants will be given an opportunity to complete a BA (Honours) Social Work Degree (via the Open University) or the Higher Degree Post Graduate Diploma whilst you work and learn. * Grade I, salary starting from £33,366 up to £37,035 * Great support from our social work professional learning team alongside the team you are placed in. * Experienced practice educators and advanced practitioners across teams. * A solid understanding of the social work role and social work practice within North Yorkshire and a permanent social work job once you qualify. * Extensive in house training opportunities to build your skills and knowledge. Contacts For an informal discussion about the role or to find out more please contact: Emma Morgan - Social work Professional Learning and development team leader on ***************************** or Greta Hofman - Social work Professional Learning and Development Officer on ****************************** or Samantha Clayton - Head of Effective Practice on ********************************** We are offering a lunchtime or an evening information session for you to learn more on the 8 January at 12:00 - 13:00 or 17:30 - 18:30 (these will be through MS Teams). If you would like to join a session please contact Greta Hofman at ****************************** to register your interest (please state whether you prefer lunch time or evening). To apply Please follow the link below to complete an application form. In the supporting evidence please can you let us know why you want to be a qualified social worker, and about your experience working with children and families. To be in the best position to secure an interview you need use your personal statement to evidence how you mee the job criteria. If you are successful and reach the next stage, you will receive a pre-interview phone call the week commencing 20 January 2025 to explore your application form further. If your application form is successful, we will then invite you to attend an interview on 8th February 2025 (you must be available for this date). The location will be at County Hall, Racecourse Lane, Northallerton. DL7 8AD. How to get to County Hall in Yorkshire by Bus or Train? Key Dates Closing date: 19 January 2025 Pre-interviews over the phone (Maths and English qualifications verified): Week commencing 20 January 2025 Assessment centre: Saturday 8 February 2025 at 9.30 to 4.30pm [County Hall, Racecourse Lane, Northallerton. DL7 8AD] Key documents Job description Total reward brochure Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party. North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.

Full-time Description · Provides psychosocial assessments, direct casework, and counseling services to patients and families · Participates in the preparation, evaluation, and execution of the interdisciplinary care plan to assure that the aims of continuity and comprehensiveness of care are accomplished · Works collaboratively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and participates in the Interdisciplinary Team meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings as requested · Prepares documentation for the clinical record per Hospice standards and ensures all documentation accurately represents all services provided · Demonstrates understanding and adherence to NASW Code of Ethics and related organizational policies, including confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization · Maintains and updates knowledge of community resources. Facilitates referral of patients/families to these resources as needed and desired · Participates in evening/weekend coverage responsibilities · Maintains quality and productivity standards · Applies knowledge of emotional, social, and spiritual needs and responses to death and grief including factors that indicate complicated grief and high survivor risk · Facilitates bereavement support groups as needed · Participates in providing support to staff and volunteers in coping with job-related stress · Participates in agency and community programs, including supervision, to enhance learning and performance and remains current in topics/research in hospice and grief. · Participates in the orientation of volunteers and staff and supervises field placement students when applicable · Facilitates communication with outside agencies including Region 10 and Social Services. · Implements and plans for placement and discharges from facilities, hospital, and hospice as well as level of care changes · Takes primary responsibility within the IDT for Advance Directives, Bereavement referrals, APS referrals, funeral planning, volunteer referrals, correct demographics in the EMR, current insurance information and paperwork related to discharges and level of care changes and placements · As applicable, provides MSW supervision to Bachelor's degree Clinical Social Workers · Completes other assignments and tasks as requested Job Type: Full-time Requirements Duties include but are not limited to, provide psychosocial assessments; apply knowledge of emotional, social and spiritual needs in response to death and grief including factors that indicate complicated grief and high survivor risk; facilitate bereavement support groups; participate in the preparation, evaluation and execution of the interdisciplinary care plan; participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings; prepare documentation for the clinical record; and demonstrate understanding and adherence to NASW Code of Ethics and organizational policies. MSW or current Virginia license as a LCSW preferred; requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or sociology. Candidates must have previous hospital experience with working knowledge of the process of death, dying and bereavement and an understanding of psychosocial factors operative in terminally ill patients and their families. Must have demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of social work, counseling techniques, hospice philosophy, accessing services through support agencies and be skilled in counseling, interviewing and communicating. Hospice of the Piedmont offers you the opportunity to work directly with patients and their families, and work collaboratively as part of a team. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Life, Short & Long Term Disability, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.