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Delaware Hospice
Dover, Delaware

SOCIAL WORKER

Social WorkerFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Dover, DE 19901Delaware Hospice is actively seeking a full-time Social Worker to primarily cover Kent County. The Social Worker functions as part of the hospice interdisciplinary team to provide psychosocial care to patients and their families.

You will be part of an entire team of highly qualified, caring individuals assists with the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of you and your loved ones.

The dedicated Delaware Hospice team includes: Medical Director: Consults with the primary physician, oversees the care plan, and, if necessary, may serve as the attending physician.

Registered Nurse: Acts as the primary point of contact, conducts weekly medical assessments, manages the patient's care plan, lets the family/caregiver know what to expect, and answers all questions. Certified Nursing Assistant: Provides personal care to the patient and keeps the family/caregiver informed and advised.

Social Worker: Provides emotional care and supports the needs of the whole family. Chaplain: Offers spiritual direction and prayer. Adult and Child Bereavement Counselor: Provides grief support. Volunteers: Offer companionship and encouragement.

Delaware Hospice cares for our staff with the same commitment we have to our patients. This is reflected in the generous benefits we provide and the opportunities for growth and advancement that we make available to our team.

Benefits Include

Comprehensive compensation Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts State of the art EMR system Mileage reimbursement 403(B) retirement fund with company contribution after 1 year of service Social Worker Career Ladders Paid time off Reimbursement for certification fees, and tuition assistance Retention awards Employee Assistance Program to you and family members at no cost to you Employee recognition and referral programs Fun contests to promote a healthy lifestyle Delaware Hospice is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Since 1982, Delaware Hospice has provided the highest quality hospice and healthcare services, and serves as a trusted community partner in end-of-life education and support.

Our mission is to support every individual, family, and community with compassionate and expert care for serious illness. Accredited by the Joint Commission, Delaware Hospice continues to be a licensed, nonprofit, community-based hospice serving Delaware.

Now also providing care in Pennsylvania; southern Chester and Delaware counties. We offered healthcare services through our Delaware Hospice, Delaware Palliative, Katybug, Bereavement, and New Hope programs at the Delaware Hospice Center, in private homes, or acute and long term care facilities.

For more information about Delaware Hospice’s programs and services, upcoming events, or employment opportunities, call 302-478-5707 or visit our website, delawarehospice.org.

Qualifications

LMSW or BSW required. LCSW preferred. Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in social work, social sciences, or related field. One year clinical experience with emphasis on case work, family process and group work skills.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker provides psychosocial care to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary hospice team. They support the emotional needs of the family and assist in the development and implementation of patient care plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an LMSW or BSW degree, with an LCSW preferred. One year of clinical experience with an emphasis on case work, family process, and group work skills is required.

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentHospice careInterdisciplinary team collaborationEmotional supportCare planningEnd-of-life support

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 22% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,492 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dover

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$315k
Typical market rent
$1,707/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.5
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dover, DE metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Delaware Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Newark, DE
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Mileage Reimbursement
403(B) Retirement Fund