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Care Initiatives
Avoca, Iowa

Hospice Social Worker - (PRN) Council Bluffs, IA

Social WorkerPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Care Initiatives is currently seeking a PRN Hospice Social Worker to provide patient care in Council Bluffs, Avoca, Dunlap, and surrounding communities.

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:
  • Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and current, valid social work license (LMSW).
  • 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!

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 Hospice Social Worker will assess patients' psychosocial needs, develop care plans, and provide 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 Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and a valid LMSW license. Additionally, applicants should have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel between various patient care locations.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentCare planningCase managementHospice careCommunity resource coordinationDocumentationPatient advocacyInterdisciplinary collaboration

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 22% have no call, 64% 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).

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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 28 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
17%

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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 6,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Avoca

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Median resident rent
$850/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Care Initiatives

Hospitals and Health Care
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO
Referral Bonus Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Digital Wallet Access