SOCIAL WORKER
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Job Description
Job Details:
Job Location: Milford - Milford, DE, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Delaware Hospice is actively seeking a full-time LMSW Social Worker to primarily cover Sussex 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 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 functions as part of the hospice interdisciplinary team to provide psychosocial care to patients and their families. They assist with the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an LMSW, with an LCSW preferred, and possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work or a related field. One year of clinical experience with an emphasis on case work, family process, and group work skills is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 28% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $73k (middle half $63k–$83k)332 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Delaware index 99.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Delaware | 48 active | 6,470 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 28% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,430 in the last 30 days | 1,522 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | −1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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