R1153N - Family Engagement Specialist

Fort Worth

Would You Like a Life-Changing Career With LifeGift

Where You Can Grow as a Family Care Specialist?

Kick-start the career of a lifetime where you can be a part of our mission of hope, working with an incredible team saving lives while modeling our values of Passion, Compassion, and Professionalism to the LifeGift community.

LifeGift is currently looking for a Full-time Family Care Specialist who will be responsible for providing on-site response to advocate for donation and support families through the organ and tissue donation process.

Do you possess the attributes to be a successful Family Care Specialist and perform the following essential functions?

• Delivers high quality bereavement support to potential donor families.
• Responsible for educating potential donor’s Next-Of-Kin (NOK) about donation options, status of donor designation, or requesting authorization for donation from legal NOK.
• Works in strong collaboration with hospital personnel, LifeGift staff, and clinical staff to evaluate and determine the best time to discuss the opportunity for donation with potential donor families.
• Ensures effective communication and strong collaboration with donor families, hospital personnel, physicians, related donation agencies, and other LifeGift staff.

Do you have the education and experience to be a Family Care Specialist?

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or applied science, or allied health work experience required.
• Certification or license in nursing, social work, or grief counseling preferred.
• Achieves superior authorization rates equal to or greater than established organizational goal.
• Ability to work empathetically, compassionately, and professionally with families in crisis, to provide informative and inspiring information with the goal of saving as many lives as possible through organ and tissue donation.
• At least two years’ experience working with families in crisis in a healthcare related environment, hospice, bereavement counseling center, police work, or area that focuses on helping families cope with and work through loss-based crises.

The Heart of Our Culture

Established in 1987, LifeGift offers hope to the thousands of people in Texas and beyond who need lifesaving organ and tissue transplants. Our organization is diverse by nature, and inclusive by choice. LifeGift strives to reflect the communities where we live and work, and our multi-cultural and diverse team contributes an abundance of talent, abilities, and innovation that have continued to elevate our success.

Rewards and Benefits for Your Career and Well-Being

LifeGift values its team members and offers a variety of highly competitive benefits. Full-time team members have the opportunity to enroll in the following insurance plans: medical, dental, and vision, as well as life insurance, LTD and STD, and FSAs and HSAs that are pre-tax and to which LifeGift contributes. LifeGift also offers an exceptional retirement package that includes 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans with the opportunity for a generous match. Additionally, LifeGift offers a tuition reimbursement program to encourage team members to expand their knowledge and further their education. LifeGift recognizes the importance of a work-life balance and encourages team members to take advantage of a generous vacation and sick leave plan.

LifeGift is an equal opportunity employer!

If you are qualified and want to be considered for a career that is life-changing, has purpose, and where you can be a part of an organization that cares about its employees, we encourage you to apply by completing the application at www.lifegift.org/careers/