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Care Initiatives
Cedar Falls, Iowa

Hospice Social Worker I

Social WorkerNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

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.

Care Initiatives Hospice is looking for a Social Worker who is located in Iowa Falls, Hampton, Eldora and surrounding areas.

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 to support their emotional and physical well-being. They will also act as a liaison between families, caregivers, and community resources to ensure high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Social Work is required for this position. Candidates with two years of social work experience and a background in hospice or palliative care are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentCare PlanningCase ManagementPatient AdvocacyCommunity Resource CoordinationHospice CareDocumentationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Social Worker I at Care Initiatives a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 28% 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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
87% this job
Loan repayment
35%
CME allowance
35%
Sign-on bonus
22%
PSLF eligible
17%

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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Cedar Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,221/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.1
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k)
PTO
Referral Bonus Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Digital Wallet Access