What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Bereavement and Volunteer Coordinator position at Morning Star Hospice and Palliative Care?
If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for hospice care, we want to hear from you! At Morning Star Hospice and Palliative Care Solutions, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized end-of-life care to patients and their families. As a leader in hospice care, we focus on enhancing quality of life by offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support. We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Bereavement & Volunteer Coordinator to join our hospice team. This role is essential in ensuring families receive ongoing emotional support after the loss of a loved one while also building and leading a strong volunteer program that enhances the care we provide to patients and families.
What You'll Do
Bereavement Coordination
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What You'll Do
Bereavement Coordination
- Manage the hospice bereavement program in compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation
- Provide grief support to families for up to 13 months following a patient’s death
- Conduct bereavement assessments to identify individuals at risk for complicated grief
- Coordinate grief counseling, support groups, memorial services, and follow-up communications
- Maintain accurate documentation and bereavement care plans in the EMR
- Work closely with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to ensure holistic family support
- Recruit, screen, and onboard hospice volunteers
- Provide training, supervision, and ongoing support for volunteers
- Match volunteers with appropriate patient, family, and administrative opportunities
- Maintain compliance with volunteer documentation and training requirements
- Track and report volunteer hours and program effectiveness
- Develop community partnerships to expand the volunteer network
- Competitive wage
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- The opportunity to do deeply meaningful work every day
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field preferred
- Experience in hospice, grief counseling, or bereavement services preferred
- Experience managing or coordinating volunteer programs preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to work compassionately with patients and families experiencing loss
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
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