VITAS Healthcare

Hospice and palliative care provider

Caseworker Home Care

Case Management & AdvocacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeJacksonville, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Have at least two years of experience in a healthcare environment where the primary job function involved community resource utilization and patient contact.
Have reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for the driver and passenger, or the ability to cope with the stress of experiencing repeated loss.
Have extensive knowledge of community resources in the community where the hospice is located.
Have knowledge of local, county, applicable state, and federal assistance programs.
Be able to work with minimal supervision.
Be able to become proficient in company software programs.
Have a bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related Social Science field from an accredited school.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing direct casework services to patients and families within the hospice program of care.

The Caseworker is that member of patient care operations whose primary function is to assist in providing direct casework services to the patient and family within the hospice program of care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of two (2) years experience in a health-care environment in which the primary job function was community resources utilization which included patient contact.
Reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passenger or requires ability to cope with the stress of experiencing repeated loss.
Extensive knowledge of community resources within the specific community in which the hospice is located.
Knowledge of local, county, applicable state and federal assistance programs.
Capacity to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to become proficient in company software programs.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related Social Science field from an accredited school.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

EOE/AA M/F/D/V

About the Company

VITAS Healthcare

Hospice and palliative care provider

VITAS Healthcare provides end-of-life care through hospice and palliative services in 15 states. Its offerings focus on relieving symptoms and stress for patients with terminal illnesses, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists. The product works through comprehensive, patient-centered services including pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and coordination of care with families, Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance reimbursements funding the services. The company differentiates itself by specializing in compassionate, tailored end-of-life care across multiple states with a strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and excellence, rather than broad, generic medical services. Its goal is to provide high-quality, dignified comfort to patients and support for families, while maintaining financial stability and adapting to changes in the healthcare environment.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Miami, FL
Founded: 1978

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