What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bereavement Coordinator position at Abode Hospice and Home Health?
Our Company
Abode Hospice and Home Health
Overview
Abode Hospice is seeking a caring, empathetic, and organized Bereavement Coordinator in Colorado Springs, CO. Our Bereavement Coordinators provide compassionate bereavement support to individuals and families as they cope with the emotional challenges following the loss of a loved one. Our ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, experience in grief counseling or social work, and a heartfelt dedication to supporting individuals through the grieving journey. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulfilling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!
How YOU will benefit
- Meaningful and sense of purpose-driven work
- Establish compassionate connections with families
- Ability to work independently while also having team support
- Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company
- Build skills in grief counseling, group facilitation and community education
- Help others understand/normalize the mourning process, reducing stigma and isolation
As a Bereavement Coordinator You will:
- Coordinate individual, group, and follow-up grief counseling for families and caregivers
- Oversee the development and improvement of the Bereavement Program
- Provide emotional support to hospice staff coping with work-related grief
- Offer bereavement information and referrals to community members
- Assist in planning activities, including wellness retreats and weekly support groups
- Participate in staff education, IDT meetings, and relevant organizational committees
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations
- Pursue ongoing training to enhance professional skills and knowledge in grief support
Responsibilities
Benefits and Perks for You!
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- Mileage reimbursement
- Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
*Benefits may vary by employment status
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent theological degree from an accredited college or university, with experience supporting families, caregivers, and patients through end-of-life issues — OR — Master’s degree in Social Work with clinical experience in grief counseling
- Ability to work as a team member
- Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
- Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or in groups regarding loss
- If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order
About our Line of Business
At Abode Hospice and Home Health, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Abode Hospice and Home Health, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have experts in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.abodehospiceandhomehealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.