
Social Worker MSW - Volunteer Coordinator Hospice
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Job overview
Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) – Volunteer Coordinator to support the emotional and psychosocial needs of hospice patients and families while leading the volunteer program. The role includes patient and family support, volunteer coordination and supervision, and collaboration with the clinical care team. It reports to the Executive Director or Administrator and requires a master’s degree in social work and state-required licensure.
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Overview
Support Families. Empower Volunteers. Transform Care.
We’re looking for a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) – Volunteer Coordinator to join our compassionate team. You’ll play a dual role: supporting the emotional and psychosocial needs of patients and families, while leading the volunteer program to ensure timely, personalized service. This role reports directly to the Executive Director or Administrator and offers the opportunity to make a difference both at the bedside and behind the scenes.
As a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) – Volunteer Coordinator, You Will:
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Perform psychosocial assessments, case management, education, and follow-up for hospice patients and families
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Provide counseling, support, and crisis intervention to individuals and families navigating end-of-life issues
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Address long-term care planning, advanced directives, and cultural/spiritual dynamics
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Monitor and ensure a safe home environment for patients
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Advocate for volunteer services and oversee the coordination and supervision of all volunteer activities
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Assess requests for volunteer assistance and assign volunteers accordingly
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Conduct volunteer training, maintain personnel files, and monitor visit documentation and compliance
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Serve as the liaison between volunteers and the clinical care team
About You
Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:
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Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution
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Licensure as required by the state in which the hospice is located
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At least one year of experience in a healthcare and/or hospice setting (three to five years preferred)
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Deep understanding of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death
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Compassionate and tactful when supporting patients and families facing terminal illness
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Ability to provide education, resources, and emotional support during times of high stress
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Comfortable supervising others and coordinating multi-person teams (volunteer or clinical)
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Organized and able to manage documentation, compliance, and volunteer engagement processes
Preferred Experience (Not required):
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Hospice-specific experience as a Medical Social Worker
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Experience leading or developing volunteer programs
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Familiarity with EMR documentation systems and CMS regulations
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Previous work supporting interdisciplinary teams or case management
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Cultural competency in supporting diverse populations at end-of-life
We Offer
Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):
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Competitive Pay
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401(k) with Company Match
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Career Advancement Opportunities
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National & Local Recognition Programs
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Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
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Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
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Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
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Education Support & Tuition Assistance
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Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
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Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Ready to Join a Team That Cares?
Apply today and help support compassionate care that makes every moment count.
Legalese
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This is a safety-sensitive position
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Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
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Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
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We are proud to be an EEO employer
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We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2026-146056 Category: Social Workers Position Type: Full-Time Company: Heartland Hospice
How this job compares
Set against the 3,288 open Social Worker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$67–94K/yr1,019 salary ranges
- US median$31–45/hr938 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 59 open Social Worker jobs in Iowa and 3,288 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Iowa
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Social Worker postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (1,599 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a master's degree; 1,797 of the 3,288 open Social Worker jobs (55%) ask for a master's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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