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Bereavement Coordinator
in Wichita, KS
Experience a culture that values and rewards you for the work that you do. As a Bereavement Coordinator for Interim Healthcare, you will be part of a team of professionals that supports each other for the important roles that all staff provide. Caring for patients and their families through our Hospice program is a privilege. This role is critical to the overall success of the program. If you are looking for a role where you can make difference in the lives of others on a daily basis, this might be the role for you.
Compensation & Benefits:
Interim HealthCare of Wichita will offer a competitive hourly wage, depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Employees are also eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; and other paid time off benefits.
Job Summary:
The Bereavement Coordinator at Interim HealthCare of Wichita will provide compassionate support to families who have recently lost a family member. This position is responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining a bereavement program to meet the needs of bereaved families and/or caregivers for 12 months following the death of a hospice patient.
Responsibilities:
Interim HealthCare of Wichita will offer a competitive hourly wage, depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Employees are also eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; and other paid time off benefits.
* Primarily responsible for coordinating the assessment of grief following the death of the patient, determining the needs of family members of the deceased and ensuring timely and appropriate services in response.
* May provide bereavement individual or group counseling in response to anticipatory grief or bereavement as qualified, or makes appropriate referrals for such services.
* Provide bereavement support and counseling, both in-person and over the phone
* Document all interactions with families and other involved parties
* Anticipate and provide a timely response to a patient's bereavement needs
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
* 2 years of bereavement or hospice care experience
* Demonstrated understanding and empathy with hospice patients and their families
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to remain composed in challenging situations
EEOC Statement:
Interim HealthCare of Wichita is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local law. We are dedicated to offering a work environment consistent with our commitment to these principles.
Full Time
$55k-70k (estimate)
12/29/2023
06/07/2024
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