Advance Care Planning Social Worker Facilitator Part-Time Days

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Pay Starting at: $24.29+ per hour based on experience

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The Advance Care Planning Social Worker Facilitator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Advance Care Planning Social Worker Facilitator is responsible for providing information, education, guidance, and support to patients and families regarding Advance Directives. This role will act as resource to patients, family and clinical care teams to enhance patient experience and understanding of medical goals of care to align with patient wishes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide information, guidance, support and referrals to patients and families regarding Advance Directives and in conjunction with the Advance Care Planning department. 
• Engage individuals in thinking about and planning for their goals in the context of a serious illness or life limiting condition.
• Identify and clarify patient’s choices and preferences regarding life sustaining treatment.
• Engage patients on an individual basis in multiple locations.
• Share the value of Advanced Directive through conversations with patients and families.
• Participate in community organization events to promote Advance Care Planning program and awareness on value of Advance Directive document completion.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with patients and family to consult and complete Advance Directives. To discuss with patients and families Goals of Care with life sustaining illness/disease. 
• Participate in Care Conferences. 
• Review existing documents for accuracy.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services
• Clinical experience emphasis on end of life discussions and goals of care.
• Strong knowledge of Advance Directives, purpose, implementation and value to patients, family and care team.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Social Services
• Direct patient care experience in a medical setting
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.