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Behavioral Intervention Specialist | Transform Lives Through Expert Care
Location: Burnsville/Apple Valley, MN
Salary: $21-$5/hour

Make a Real Difference in Behavioral Health

Join BrightPath's dedicated team of behavioral specialists where your expertise directly transforms lives. We support adults with complex behavioral needs in a sophisticated residential program focused on positive outcomes.

Your Impact:

• Guide individuals through positive behavioral change
• Create breakthrough moments in crisis prevention
• Build trust and rapport with residents
• Support independence and dignity
• Foster growth and healing

Required Experience:

• Direct work with severe challenging behaviors
• Crisis intervention certification
• Physical intervention experience
• Strong documentation abilities
• Valid driver's license and clean record

Essential Skills:

• Crisis de-escalation mastery
• Behavior support implementation
• Physical intervention techniques
• Empathetic communication
• Team collaboration

Growth Opportunities:

• Advanced intervention training
• Clinical skill development
• Leadership pathway
• Specialized certifications
• Professional mentorship

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay ( 21- 25/hour)
• Performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits
• Supportive team environment
• Work-life balance
• Career advancement

Important Note: This role requires managing significant behavioral challenges including aggression. Candidates must be comfortable with crisis intervention and physical supportive techniques.

BrightPath is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We provide a positive and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

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Job Summary

DEFINITION
Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education and the direction of the Behavior Intervention Specialist, provide a variety of specialized duties which support and serve students who require Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies; provides directed learning experiences; performs clerical duties; and performs related work as required. The BIA administers ABA to students in various settings. The BIA provides services in both general education and special education settings.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Positions assigned to this class assist students and teachers in a variety of special education programs and instructional settings. Incumbents have as a primary and continuing assignment the support and reinforcement of behavioral support planned by a professional staff member and the performance of routine behavioral support related work. Incumbents may be assigned to specialized learning programs and may learn the characteristics of the program through on-the-job training and workshop attendance; however, the entrance requirements of all positions in this class are highly similar, except where personality may be a factor in the final selection. Positions in this class are differentiated from Instructional Assistant positions in that incumbents deal specifically with students with behavioral needs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The tasks listed in this section are representative of duties assigned to positions in this class. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the tasks assigned to positions in the class, and it is not expected that all of the tasks listed are necessarily assigned to all positions in the class.
Works with students who require intensive behavior intervention. Provides directed learning experiences, including social skills. Administers ABA strategies to students in general education and in special education. Assists certificated staff and instructional assistants when implementing behavioral strategies. Regularly

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (must submit 2 letters of recommendation dated within the last year)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Position is for on-call, as needed hours

Salary: $28.04 - $2.52 Hourly
Location : Various Locations, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25/01.0
Department: Special Education/Student Services
Opening Date: 07/03/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

ABOUT THE JOB
OPEN/CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

ELIGIBILITY LISTS WILL BE GOOD FOR SIX (6) MONTHS
WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT
The examination process will be held on a continuous, as needed basis. You will be notified, as indicated on your application, regarding the exam dates, times, and locations.

SALARY
All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ( 28.04). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ( 32.52).
Job Summary
This eligibility list will be used to fill mostly full-time (6 hours) assignments. Persons in these positions work Monday - Friday, during the school session. Under the general direction, provides intensive behavioral intervention to students who have severe behavioral disorders; and performs related duties as assigned.
Essential Duties

• Provides intensive behavioral intervention to designated students who exhibit behaviors such as biting, kicking, hitting, throwing, running, spitting, verbal aggression, pulling, and pushing in a variety of educational settings, including classroom and community settings, as directed by supervisor or other specialist.
• Follows documented therapy plans for intensive behavioral treatment.
• Confers with instructional personnel and provides input regarding student progress.
• Documents student progress and behavioral data, and assists with informal documentation.
• Assists instructional personnel with development of behavioral and reinforcement strategies.
• Utilizes approved district restraint training to assist with restraining students as appropriate.
• Utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies as directed.
• Assists in supervision of students.
• Assists in training students in personal hygiene and developing self-sufficiency.
• Assists students with toileting.
• May visit student homes to provide services.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience : High school diploma or equivalent, and the equivalent of at least six months of part-time experience working with students or clients with intensive behavior disorders is required. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. All candidates must meet the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement for this position. This can be met one of three ways: Possession of an associate's degree or higher; completion of 48 full semester units earned at an accredited college or university; or by taking and passing the ESSA exam. If you meet the ESSA requirement through possession of the associate's degree or higher or have completed at least 48 full semester units, please attach a copy of your degree or college level transcripts to your application.
Knowledge of :

• Special needs and requirements of students with intensive behavioral disorders.
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques and strategies.
• Appropriate restraint procedures using district training techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Recordkeeping and report preparation techniques.
• Appropriate hygiene standards.
• Health and safety regulations as related to the position.

Ability to :

• Provide intensive behavioral intervention to students.
• Maintain accurate records and data.
• Demonstrate a patient, receptive and understanding attitude toward students.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Use good judgment in making independent decisions to respond to student requests and needs.
• Assist students with personal care such as dressing and toileting.
• Follow education and behavior plans for students.
• Communicate effectively in English.

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications. The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process. The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience, multiple choice, performance, and oral/technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file. A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the open eligibility list. Outside and district candidates will be placed on one ranked list, with eligible permanent district employees receiving five seniority points which will be added to their final scores.

Non-Discrimination Statement:
Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at or ( . Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Director of Personnel Services, Chris Francis, at or ( . Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840.

Pupils have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint.
INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND EMPLOYMENT

HOW TO APPLY : Applications must be completed on our website at Please note that the district office will not be giving out or accepting hard copy applications for those recruitments that are online only. Please read each posting carefully or call our office if you have any questions. All applications should be received by the Personnel Commission Office by 5:00 p.m. on the last day to file.

VETERAN'S CREDIT : Veterans shall have an additional five (5) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. "Veteran" as used in this article means any person who has served in the United States armed forces in time of war, or national emergency declared by the President of the United States of America, and who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. "Armed forces" means the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. At least thirty (30) days of active service are required to obtain veteran preference points.

Disabled veterans shall have an additional ten (10) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. A "disabled veteran" as used in this article means any veteran who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be ten percent (10%) or more disabled as a result of service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Proof of disability shall be deemed conclusive if it is of record in the United States Veterans Administration.

Additional eligibility may be granted based on future changes to the law and verification from the Veteran's Administration or the United States Office of Personnel Management.

In order to obtain credit, the applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof of qualifying military service prior to establishment of the eligibility list. No adjustment of rank on the list shall be made when such proof is presented thereafter.

A veteran may be credited veterans' preference points only to obtain initial employment in the district. Thereafter, the only additional points for an open examination shall be seniority points granted in accord with section 4220.3(C)2.

HIRING PROCEDURES : Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit, fitness and qualifications. The person selected to fill any regular position will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission. All regular employees will serve a six (6) month probation.

EXAMINATION FOR TUBERCULOSIS : Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment and must be based upon an intradermal Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days.

FINGERPRINTING : All new employees will be fingerprinted.

BENEFITS : All classified employees receive the following benefits:

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage

All regular classified employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for the employee and family
• Life Insurance for the employee
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYER
9701.89 (Revised: 7/24)
Garden Grove Unified School District offers a tremendous benefit package that includes:

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage

All regular employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for the employee and family
• Life Insurance for the employees
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)

01

The information you provide on the general and supplemental applications will be used to evaluate whether you meet the minimum requirements for this position. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate further in the selection process. It is important that you fill out the application as complete and accurate as possible. Supplemental questions that are not answered fully and completely will be considered incomplete and will cause you to not be considered further in the recruitment process. All experience mentioned in the Supplemental Questions must also be included in the Work Experience section in order to be considered complete. A resume in lieu of a complete response on the application or the supplemental is not acceptable. Did you read and understand this information?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

NOTE: If you have a degree, make sure to include it in the Education section of your application.

All candidates must meet the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement for this position. This can be met one of three ways: Possession of an associate's degree or higher; completion of 48 full semester units earned at an accredited college or university; or by taking and passing the ESSA exam. If you meet the ESSA requirement through possession of the associate's degree or higher or have completed at least 48 full semester units, please attach a copy of your degree or college level transcripts to your application.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Forty-eight (48) full semester units or seventy-two (72) college quarter units or more
• Associate's (AA) degree
• Bachelor's (BA) degree
• Master's (MA) degree
• None of the above

03

Do you have at least six (6) months of part-time experience working with students or clients with intensive behavior disorders ?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe your experience working with students or clients with intensive behavior disorders , such as hitting, kicking, spitting, biting, eloping, etc.

In your response you MUST include details about the types of behaviors the students/clients you worked with exhibited.

Include your job title, the agency where you gained this experience, and the dates of when you worked (month/year - month/year).
05

Given the behaviors you indicated in the previous question, what specific interventions have you implemented to support the students/clients exhibiting those behaviors?
06

Candidates must bring a copy of their high school diploma or GED at the time of the multiple choice test.Did you read and understand this information?

• Yes
• No

07

All candidates must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate.
Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

08

The following questions below are designed so you can indicate which of the tasks you are WILLING to perform. Respond to each question and indicate whether you will do or will not do the task. Please keep in mind that all of the tasks listed below are REQUIRED of the position. If you are not willing to do any one of the tasks listed below, you will not be recommended for further consideration in the recruitment process for Intensive Behavioral Intervention Assistant.

Did you read and understand these instructions?

• Yes
• No

09

Work with students who have severe behavioral and communication disorders which may lead them to exhibit behaviors such as biting, kicking, hitting, throwing, running, spitting, verbal aggression, pulling and pushing.

• Yes
• No

10

Assist students (ages 5-17) in performing personal hygiene and grooming functions, including toileting, diapering, eating, dressing, and positioning.

• Yes
• No

11

Work where contact with bodily fluids will occur.

• Yes
• No

12

Individually, or with the assistance of other staff members, lift and position students in and out of wheelchairs, braces and/or other orthopedic equipment.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

**Working Title: Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Unit Supervisor**
**Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 3**
**Agency: Human Services Dept**
+ **Job ID** : 88135
+ **Location** : St. Paul
+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 08/08/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 08/28/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA
+ **Division/Unit** : Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG) LS Assistant Dir
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : Yes
+ **Salary Range:** $37.60 - $4.16 / hourly; 78,508 - 113,086 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.
**The work you'll do is more than just a job.**
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
**_*This position is eligible for_** telework ( **_for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework._**
**_*Approximately, 25% travel._**
This position exists to manage statewide licensing of Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) benefit services for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related conditions that are licensed by the Department of Human Services (DHS). This includes managing staff who conduct inspections and investigations related to licensing, evaluating and approving licensing actions, developing policies, processes, and tools to most efficiently complete the work, and interacting with multiple stakeholders to promote understanding of the licensing processes and compliance with the regulations.
**Minimum Qualifications**
**_**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.**_**
Demonstrated leadership experience*
*Leadership experience can include:
+ Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;
+ Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);
+ A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:
+ 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions
+ 100+ hours per year time commitment
AND
Four (4) years of specialized professional work experience in interpreting state laws and rules that apply to Medicaid-funded services and/or the use of tools and processes for quality assurance audits, licensing inspections, investigations, and/or other regulatory compliance actions; AND
Experience must demonstrate the following:
+ Managing and evaluating projects or the work of others.
+ Apply knowledge and information to develop new or improve processes, to solve problems or to resolve license issues.
+ Determine appropriate action to be taken based on the findings of a regulatory compliance review or investigation.
+ Identifying and resolving problems and complex treatment case or license issues.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Knowledge of State and federal rules, regulations and laws governing facilities and programs licensed by DHS, including:
+ Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 (Minnesota Government Data Practices Act)
+ Minnesota Statutes, section 245A (Human Services Licensing Act)
+ Minnesota Statutes, section 245C (Background Studies Act)
+ Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0949 (EIDBI)
+ Minnesota Statutes, section 260E (Reporting of Maltreatment of Minors Act)
+ Minnesota Statutes, section 626.557 and 626.5572 (Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults Act and Definitions)
+ Minnesota Rules, chapter 9544 (Positive Support Strategies and Restrictive Interventions)
+ Any other applicable state and federal laws and rules pertaining to unit activity and function
+ Participate in the hiring process, including assessing applicant qualifications, interviewing applicants, and hiring individuals following DHS policies and procedures.
+ Analyze cases where issues of concern are identified regarding the license holder's action or lack of action but are not clearly addressed in the state law or regulations.
+ Manage projects, workflow, and staff as well as manage time and prioritization of tasks.
+ Identify and resolve problems and complex case or license issues.
+ Cope with the demands and fast pace of routine work and special assignments.
+ Communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
**Additional Requirements**
This position requires successful completion of the following:
It is the policy of the Department of Human Services that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, including the following components:
+ Criminal background check.
+ Reference check.
+ Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS).
Complete the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness training within 3-business days from the start of employment; and successfully obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Overview:

Join Our Team as a Social Worker
Are you passionate about helping patients get the care they deserve? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in others’ lives?

We are looking for hospice medical social workers who are committed to creating meaningful experiences for your patients and their families. As a hospice medical social worker, you will be responsible for psychosocial evaluations, and ongoing counse of patients and families during their end-of-life journey. Working in accordance with the plan of care, you will provide emotional support to patients and families when it's needed most.

And just like all of our team members, our hospice medical social workers have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement.

We’re Offering a $2,500 Sign On Bonus And Even More Great Benefits When You Join Our Team!

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Immediate Access to Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program Bonus Eligibility
• Matching 401K
• Annual Merit Increases
• Years of Service Award Bonuses
• Pet Insurance
• Financial and Legal Assistance Program
• Mental Health and Counseling Programs
• Dental and Orthodontic Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care with Low Premiums
• $500 Matching Health Savings Account
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Access to Virtual Health & Wellness
• Fertility Assistance Program

Our Company Mission
Our mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren’t empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we’re dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families.

About Agape Care Group
As a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves patients through its family of care providers — Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, and ACG Hospice in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The company’s employees are committed to serving with love those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. At any location within our company, you'll find a career that means something. You'll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you'll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others.

Qualifications:

• A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible care
• Education: MS degree in social work from an accredited school of social work approved by the Council of Social Work Education
• Licensure: Current state license as a social worker
• Experience: 2+ years of clinical work experience, preferably in healthcare or hospice
• Required: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 25lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively.

We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our team.

*Pay is determined by years of experience and location.

Appcast Apply Goal Priority: Regular

Overview:

Join Our Team as a Social Worker
Are you passionate about helping patients get the care they deserve? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in others’ lives?

We are looking for hospice medical social workers who are committed to creating meaningful experiences for your patients and their families. As a hospice medical social worker, you will be responsible for psychosocial evaluations, and ongoing counse of patients and families during their end-of-life journey. Working in accordance with the plan of care, you will provide emotional support to patients and families when it's needed most.

And just like all of our team members, our hospice medical social workers have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement.

We’re Offering Even More Great Benefits When You Join Our Team!

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Immediate Access to Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program Bonus Eligibility
• Matching 401K
• Annual Merit Increases
• Years of Service Award Bonuses
• Pet Insurance
• Financial and Legal Assistance Program
• Mental Health and Counseling Programs
• Dental and Orthodontic Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care with Low Premiums
• $500 Matching Health Savings Account
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Access to Virtual Health & Wellness
• Fertility Assistance Program

Our Company Mission
Our mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren’t empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we’re dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families.

About Agape Care Group
As a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves patients through its family of care providers — Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, and ACG Hospice in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The company’s employees are committed to serving with love those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. At any location within our company, you'll find a career that means something. You'll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you'll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others.

Qualifications:

• A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible care
• Education: MS degree in social work from an accredited school of social work approved by the Council of Social Work Education
• Licensure: Current state license as a social worker
• Experience: 2+ years of clinical work experience, preferably in healthcare or hospice
• Required: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 25lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively.

We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our team.

*Pay is determined by years of experience and location.

Appcast Apply Goal Priority: Hot

Summary

The role of the social worker would be to work in conjunction with the Care Coordination team and other member of the interdisciplinary team. Social workers help clients by assessing their situation, setting goals, and obtaining required services. Help determine the nature of specific clients situations by assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information.

• Helps patients make informed decisions by acting as their advocate regarding patient clinical status and treatment options.
li>Ability to perform a psychosocial assessment and reassessment on all patients. Assess and address motivational and psychosocial issues. This includes obstetrics, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and the general patient population.
• Maintains open communication interdepartmentally and interdisciplinarily.
• Assures that social service/discharge planning activities are integrated and coordinated within the hospital system by effective communication at all levels.
• General knowledge of criteria for Medicare, Medicaid, HMO and private insurance coverage.
• Handle case assignments, review concurrent case progress, and have the ability to adjust plans accordingly.
• Record and document case information, complete accurately all necessary forms and produce statistical reports.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Is knowledgeable of patients financial status, diagnosis and discharge needs.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Accurately determines type of assistance/setting/resources necessary for the patient/family and provides appropriate resources/assistance list of facilities.
• Is responsible for home care needs being met by the time of discharge, with a goal of arrangements completed 24 hours prior to discharge when date of discharge is known.
• Prepares patients discharge by reviewing and amplifying discharge plans; coordinating discharge and post discharge requirements; orienting and training family members; providing resources.
• Actively participates in Utilization Review Committee, QI, varying team meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Performs and evaluates mental health, drug, and ETOH assessments.
• Ability to submit and interpret PreAdmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR).

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in social work required; Masters degree in social work from an accredited university preferred.
• Current State Social Work Licensure.
• BLS required within 6 months of hire.
• General knowledge of criteria for Medicare, Medicaid, HMO and private insurance coverage preferred.

Overview:

Join Our Team as a Social Worker
Are you passionate about helping patients get the care they deserve? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in others’ lives?

We are looking for hospice medical social workers who are committed to creating meaningful experiences for your patients and their families. As a hospice medical social worker, you will be responsible for psychosocial evaluations, and ongoing counse of patients and families during their end-of-life journey. Working in accordance with the plan of care, you will provide emotional support to patients and families when it's needed most.

And just like all of our team members, our hospice medical social workers have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement.

We’re Offering Even More Great Benefits When You Join Our Team!

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Immediate Access to Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program Bonus Eligibility
• Matching 401K
• Annual Merit Increases
• Years of Service Award Bonuses
• Pet Insurance
• Financial and Legal Assistance Program
• Mental Health and Counseling Programs
• Dental and Orthodontic Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care with Low Premiums
• $500 Matching Health Savings Account
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Access to Virtual Health & Wellness
• Fertility Assistance Program

Our Company Mission
Our mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren’t empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we’re dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families.

About Agape Care Group
As a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves patients through its family of care providers — Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, and ACG Hospice in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The company’s employees are committed to serving with love those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. At any location within our company, you'll find a career that means something. You'll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you'll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others.

Qualifications:

• A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible care
• Education: MS degree in social work from an accredited school of social work approved by the Council of Social Work Education
• Licensure: Current state license as a social worker
• Experience: 2+ years of clinical work experience, preferably in healthcare or hospice
• Required: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 25lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively.

We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our team.

*Pay is determined by years of experience and location.

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Overview:

Join Our Team as a Social Worker
Are you passionate about helping patients get the care they deserve? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in others’ lives?

We are looking for hospice medical social workers who are committed to creating meaningful experiences for your patients and their families. As a hospice medical social worker, you will be responsible for psychosocial evaluations, and ongoing counse of patients and families during their end-of-life journey. Working in accordance with the plan of care, you will provide emotional support to patients and families when it's needed most.

And just like all of our team members, our hospice medical social workers have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement.

We’re Offering Even More Great Benefits When You Join Our Team!

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Immediate Access to Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program Bonus Eligibility
• Matching 401K
• Annual Merit Increases
• Years of Service Award Bonuses
• Pet Insurance
• Financial and Legal Assistance Program
• Mental Health and Counseling Programs
• Dental and Orthodontic Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care with Low Premiums
• $500 Matching Health Savings Account
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Access to Virtual Health & Wellness
• Fertility Assistance Program

Our Company Mission
Our mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren’t empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we’re dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families.

About Agape Care Group
As a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves patients through its family of care providers — Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, and ACG Hospice in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The company’s employees are committed to serving with love those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. At any location within our company, you'll find a career that means something. You'll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you'll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others.

Qualifications:

• A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible care
• Education: MS degree in social work from an accredited school of social work approved by the Council of Social Work Education
• Licensure: Current state license as a social worker
• Experience: 2+ years of clinical work experience, preferably in healthcare or hospice
• Required: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 25lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively.

We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our team.

*Pay is determined by years of experience and location.

Appcast Apply Goal Priority: Hot