Hospice Social Worker I
Compensation
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Job Description
Are you a compassionate Social Worker seeking to make a profound impact in the lives of patients during their final stages? Join Care Initiatives Hospice as a Social Worker, where you'll provide comprehensive care that truly matters.
Our Social Workers go above and beyond by meeting patients and families where they feel most comfortable, whether it's at home, a long-term care community, assisted living residence, or hospital. This personalized approach ensures tailored care that meets their unique needs.
At Care Initiatives Hospice, we embrace a holistic approach, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those facing life-limiting illnesses. Working closely with family members and caregivers, we foster a collaborative environment to honor the needs and wishes of our patients and their loved ones.
By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to provide care with the utmost compassion, dignity, and respect during this significant phase of life. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
What You'll Do & Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ psychosocial needs and complete social histories
- Document care plans, progress, and follow-up per regulations
- Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and families
- Support patients and families with adjustment, rights, and orientation
- Coordinate referrals and act as a liaison with community resources
- Partner with the care team to enhance quality of life and outcomes
- Plan and support patient, family, and community engagement activities
- Promote facility programs and services to referral partners
- What it takes to be a Social Worker at Care Initiatives Hospice:
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work, required.
- Hospice or palliative care experience, preferred.
- Two (2) years of verifiable experience working as a Social Worker, preferred.
Current driver's license, automobile liability insurance, and the ability to travel between multiple locations within your region.
Why Join Care Initiatives?
- Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
- Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
- Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!
- Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives Hospice!
Join us today and make a difference in the lives of those in their final stages of life. Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives Hospice.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker will assess the psychosocial needs of hospice patients and develop comprehensive care plans while providing emotional support to patients and their families. They will also coordinate community resources and collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and possess a valid driver's license with automobile insurance. Two years of social work experience and previous hospice or palliative care experience are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 20% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $76k (middle half $67k–$118k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Iowa | 55 active | 6,474 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% remote · 20% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,622 in the last 30 days | 1,545 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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