Description

The Bereavement Coordinator supports the agency bereavement program to meet the needs of families and caregivers for 13 months following the death of a hospice patient, including direct bereavement support for families, caregivers, and agency staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports the growth and development of the bereavement program
• Develops and implements the bereavement care plan
• Schedules and completes bereavement contacts and assessments
• Provides grief counseling, and information and referrals to community services
• Maintains bereavement charts
• Facilitates grief support groups - in person and virtually
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required

We offer amazing benefits including growth opportunities! 

• Two medical plan choices
• Dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Customized Mental Health Support Program
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer matching 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, pastoral counseling/chaplaincy or related field. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience

• Supervised experience providing counseling to people experiencing life challenges
• Experience working with families, caregivers and patients through the dying and grief process

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy
• Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities