Program Manager - Licensed Master Social Worker

Job Description

Plans, organizes, and participates in the coordination, development and implementation of projects, programs and strategic initiatives to meet strategic goals for the Hospital’s Caregiver Center. Provides management support to leadership. Works closely with leadership to ensure timely completion of projects and initiatives.

Job Responsibility

• Supports leadership with day-to-day operations 
• Partner with interdisciplinary team to provide emotional support, education and advocacy to caregivers and families
• Supports leadership in achieving strategic goals and objectives to achieve overall mission of the health system in line with Health System strategy. 
• Participates, supports and drives major initiatives of business leadership and identified Committees. 
• Accountable for follow-up activities. 
• Develops and determines priorities and monitors status of projects on an ongoing basis. 
• Plans and executes projects and programs. Prepares project plans including: scheduling, cost analysis, content, communications and other elements as appropriate including relevant process and procedures Acts as a liaison and fosters communication between departments, committees and leaders within the health system and Health System. 
• Oversees work of subcommittee coordinators. 
• Maintains ongoing interaction and follow-up with clinical and administrative business leaders. 
• Performs research, analysis to supplement and assist initiatives, projects and program.
•  Responsible for providing a variety of direct and indirect services to designated caregivers and families 
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and guidance on navigating the complexities of caregiving. 
• Organize and lead support groups, workshops, and educational programs create a sense of community and shared experience among caregivers 
• Assist caregivers access essential services, including information on entitlements, financial assistance, and respite care options. 
• Communicates and raises awareness of concerns conveyed by caregiver about patient’s plan to the multidisciplinary team and respective stakeholders. 
• Creates alignment with multidisciplinary teams through ongoing education about caregiver needs. 
• Oversees Caregivers Center Volunteers 
• Operates under general guidance and work assignments are varied and require interpretation and independent decisions on course of action.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
• LMSW with 3 years of experience, preferred.
• Caregiver support, Oncology, Palliative, or Hospice care experience, preferred. 

*Additional Salary Detail 
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).