Grane Hospice Care

Office Location: 115 Union Avenue Altoona, PA 16602

Coverage area: Travel throughout the territory is required  

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM

  

Grane Hospice Care is seeking a passionate, dedicated Social Worker to join our team in Altoona, PA. Our Social Workers provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients facing terminal illness. This role plays a key part in the delivery of holistic care and ensures that patients' psychosocial needs are met with dignity and respect. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!  

  

How YOU will benefit   

• Develop deep meaningful relationships during a personal and significant life stage 

• More quality time with patients, allowing for more thoughtful unrushed care 

• Provide holistic, person-centered services 

• Ability to work independently while also having team support   

• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company   

• Build strong skills in grief counseling and long-term emotional support 

  

As a Social Worker You will:   

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families 

• Evaluate home safety; assist with alternative care plans when needed 

• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support 

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation 

• Educate and assist with advance directives 

• Provide referrals and practical support for patients and families 

• Serve as liaison with community resources and agencies 

• Collaborate with team members to support holistic patient care 

• Support funeral, financial, and legal planning with families 

  

Benefits and Perks for You!   

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance   

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)   

• Tuition discounts & reimbursement   

• 401(k) with company match   

• Generous PTO   

• Mileage reimbursement  

• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!   

*Benefits may vary by employment status  

• A graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3). 

• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying. 

• Experience in a hospice care preferred. 

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. 

• Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation. 

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order. 

At Grane Hospice Care, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Grane Hospice Care, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit granehospice.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.