Bereavement Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Manage the bereavement services program utilizing professional staff and volunteers.

• Oversee adequacy and appropriateness of bereavement programs for patients and family members.

• Develop new bereavement programs and services as needed. Develop educational programs and materials for patients/families, staff and the community regarding loss, grief and coping with bereavement.

• Assist Hospice in an educational training program.

• Plan, implement and supervise bereavement group events.

• Supervise support staff involved in bereavement program.

• Oversee bereavement follow-up by patient care staff and volunteers.

• Oversee the volunteer component of the bereavement services.

• Conduct the bereavement section of the IDG conference.

• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees and volunteers working in the Hospice program.

• Prepare reports as requested by management.

• Graduate from an accredited institution of social work, preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field, preferred.

• Must have experience or education in grief or loss counseling.

• Active patient contact within the past three years, preferred.

• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to supervise others appropriately. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee referral bonus

• Health, vision, and dental benefits

• 401(k) with match

• Employee engagement and culture committee

• Shift differentials

• Company sponsored life insurance

• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.