What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bereavement Coordinator position at University of Vermont Health - Porter Medical...?
Join Porter Medical Center as a Bereavement Coordinator in our Palliative Care & Grief Support Services team in Middlebury, VT. You will provide compassionate, professional support to individuals and families navigating grief and loss, leading support groups, offering one-on-one counseling, and fostering a caring community.
In this role, you will facilitate grief support programs, recruit, train, and mentor volunteers, coordinate facilitators, develop educational resources, and lead community outreach initiatives. You will collaborate with both clinical and non-clinical team members to ensure a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to bereavement care. Strong communication, listening, and leadership skills are essential to succeed.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, or related field preferred.
- Minimum two years of experience in grief counseling, bereavement support, or family/group facilitation; experience in a community healthcare setting preferred.
- Skilled in program development, group facilitation, and volunteer management.
- Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Prior experience leading formal or informal grief support groups is a plus.