What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bereavement Coordinator Hospice position at PruittHealth?
Job Purpose
To plan and coordinator bereavement services for PruittHealth Hospice families and patients
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Job
Administrative
Primary Location
Georgia-NORCROSS
Other Locations
Georgia-Atlanta
Schedule
Full-time
Shift
1st Shift
Job Posting
Nov 25, 2025, 9:14:13 AM
Work Locations
PruittHealth Hospice Atlanta
To plan and coordinator bereavement services for PruittHealth Hospice families and patients
- Previous training and/or experience in death and loss issues.
- Ability to interact with a variety of different age groups.
- Ability to work well independently and within an interdisciplinary team setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and groups.
- Ability to handle confidential matters.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Possess knowledge of computer software, including proficiency in word-processing.
- Plan, organize, implement and monitor the PruittHealth Hospice bereavement care.
- Supervise bereavement care volunteers and develop volunteer inservice trainings.
- Develop a bereavement plan of care for PruittHealth Hospice families.
- Review bereavement assessment.
- Refer families to other community resources as appropriate.
- Organize and facilitate bereavement counseling groups.
- Serve as a bereavement representative at PruittHealth Hospice interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Document interventions with patients and families and update bereavement care plans accordingly.
- Present training sessions on grief and loss to new hospice volunteers as part of the overall volunteer training program.
- Assist in conducting educational workshops for the community.
- Assist in providing bereavement support to staff members of facilities where hospice patients reside.
- Coordinate with the Director of Health Services (DHS) and the interdisciplinary team that the needs of patients and families are being met related to bereavement.
- Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or the Administrator.
- Bachelor’s degree in the area of human relations (psychology, religion, sociology, social work, counseling) required.
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Chaplaincy required.
- Current Professional License as applicable
- Current Driver’s License and Automobile Liability Insurance
- Ability to work effectively independently and within an interdisciplinary team
- Orientation to PruittHealth Hospice and any other training that may be necessary to complete the assigned duties effectively.
- Satisfactory results of criminal history check and Office of the Inspector General Sanction Check
- Free from the illegal use of drugs, and free from the use and effect of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Excellent Organizational skills.
- Has never been shown by credible evidence (e.g., a court or jury, a department investigation, or other reliable evidence) to have abused, neglected, sexually assaulted, exploited, or deprived any person or to have subjected to any person to serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly negligent misconduct as evidenced by an oral or written statement to this effect obtained at the time of application.
- Ability to work effectively independently and within an interdisciplinary team
We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job
Administrative
Primary Location
Georgia-NORCROSS
Other Locations
Georgia-Atlanta
Schedule
Full-time
Shift
1st Shift
Job Posting
Nov 25, 2025, 9:14:13 AM
Work Locations
PruittHealth Hospice Atlanta