Bereavement Coordinator - Hospice

Overview

Office Location: 1028 S. Main Street Suite C Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Coverage area: Travel is required throughout the territory

Schedule: Full Time- 32 hrs/week. Monday-Thursday 8AM-5PM

Generations Hospice is seeking a caring, empathetic, and organized Bereavement Coordinator! 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

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  

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent theological degree or Master’s degree in Social Work with qualifications of experience clinical grief counseling.
• Experience with death and dying.
• Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or groups in 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.
• Knowledge and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.