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Gentiva Hospice
Augusta, Maine

Social Worker, LMSW - Volunteer Coordinator

Social WorkerNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$36/hr

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

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Job Description

  • Social Worker, LMSW / Volunteer Coordinator - PT - Weekdays - Day Shift
  • Must be a Licensed Social Worker in Maine
  • This is a Dual Role - Social Worker and Volunteer Coordinator

Support Families. Empower Volunteers. Transform Care.

We’re looking for a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) – Volunteer Coordinator to join our compassionate team. You’ll play a dual role: supporting the emotional and psychosocial needs of patients and families, while leading the volunteer program to ensure timely, personalized service. This role reports directly to the Executive Director or Administrator and offers the opportunity to make a difference both at the bedside and behind the scenes.

As a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) – Volunteer Coordinator, You Will:

  • Perform psychosocial assessments, case management, education, and follow-up for hospice patients and families
  • Provide counseling, support, and crisis intervention to individuals and families navigating end-of-life issues
  • Address long-term care planning, advanced directives, and cultural/spiritual dynamics
  • Monitor and ensure a safe home environment for patients
  • Advocate for volunteer services and oversee the coordination and supervision of all volunteer activities
  • Assess requests for volunteer assistance and assign volunteers accordingly
  • Conduct volunteer training, maintain personnel files, and monitor visit documentation and compliance
  • Serve as the liaison between volunteers and the clinical care team

Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's geographic location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, of which base pay is just one component.

Salary Range - $28.00-$36.00 per hour

About You

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring

  • Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution
  • Licensure as required by the state in which the hospice is located
  • At least one year of experience in a healthcare and/or hospice setting (three to five years preferred)
  • Deep understanding of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death
  • Compassionate and tactful when supporting patients and families facing terminal illness
  • Ability to provide education, resources, and emotional support during times of high stress
  • Comfortable supervising others and coordinating multi-person teams (volunteer or clinical)
  • Organized and able to manage documentation, compliance, and volunteer engagement processes

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

  • Hospice-specific experience as a Medical Social Worker
  • Experience leading or developing volunteer programs
  • Familiarity with EMR documentation systems and CMS regulations
  • Previous work supporting interdisciplinary teams or case management
  • Cultural competency in supporting diverse populations at end-of-life

We Offer

Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):

  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • National & Local Recognition Programs
  • Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
  • Education Support & Tuition Assistance
  • Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
  • Ready to Join a Team That Cares?
  • Apply today and help support compassionate care that makes every moment count.
  • Legalese
  • This is a safety-sensitive position
  • Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
  • Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
  • We are proud to be an EEO employer
  • We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location: Gentiva Hospice

Our Company

At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon

  • Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
  • Home health care: Heartland Home Health
  • Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker provides psychosocial support, counseling, and case management to hospice patients and their families. Additionally, they oversee the volunteer program by recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess a valid state license. At least one year of experience in a healthcare or hospice setting is required, along with strong organizational and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Volunteer coordinationPsychosocial assessmentEnd-of-life carePatient advocacyClinical documentationTeam supervisionCompliance monitoringInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker, LMSW - Volunteer Coordinator at Gentiva Hospice a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Master Social Worker (LMSW) — ranked against 237 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 20% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in master social worker (lmsw)ranked against 237 Master Social Worker (LMSW) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$58k–$75kSocial Work median $75k (middle half $65k–$113k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerMaine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Maine50 active6,545 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% remote · 20% no call · 85% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Social Work pay trend+1.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (237 Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 237 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Gentiva Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with Company Match
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
Wellness Programs
Education Support & Tuition Assistance
Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Living in Augusta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k
Typical market rent
$1,549/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

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