Hospice Social Worker I
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
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
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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