Family Services Coordinator (Social Worker/Bereavement Counselor)

Company Description Join our award-winning team and be part of an organization recognized as the Boston Business Journal's #3 Best Places to Work in 2026 and the Boston Globe's Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts from 2018-2025! Responsible for one of the largest of the 55 Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) that make up the nation's donation system, NEDS works with over 200 hospitals and serves nearly 15 million people in our region, screening nearly 55,000 potential donor referrals annually. Our vision is to be a leader in the development and implementation of strategies to increase the life-saving and life-enhancing gifts of organ and tissue donation through effective relationships with our clinical partners, donor families and the communities we serve. As a Family Services Coordinator you will provide support and guidance to family members of trauma patients and discuss end-of-life decision options, including organ and tissue donation. Will be required to travel a significant amount throughout New England. Mileage and other reimbursements available. The Family Services Coordinator (FSC) is an empathetic, respectful and skilled professional dedicated to the NEDS mission of saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation. The FSC assists hospitals 365 days a year to support collaborative donation processes (CDP) to ensure that all potential donor families are offered the opportunity for donation. FSCs fulfill a call schedule that provides coverage to the entire NEDS service area. Fulfills an on-call schedule, including some weekends and holidays. May conduct donation discussions by phone as appropriate. Through education, helps donor families to understand and accept the diagnosis of death as described by the primary care physician. In the absence of donor designation, assesses the patient's legal next-of-kin's readiness to engage in a discussion for the opportunity of organ and tissue donation. Advocates for donation while being respectful of cultural and/or religious beliefs. Carries out other duties as deemed appropriate by the Senior Director, Family Services, Manager, Family Services or designee. Administrative: The schedule for this position is 12 on-call shifts per month. Shifts begin at 0600 and end at 2400 (18 hour shifts). In some instances, the Coordinator may be required to remain on-site past 2400 depending on case dynamics and clinical activity. Plan on 4 shifts a month, plus didactic training Will be required to travel a significant amount throughout New England. Mileage and other reimbursements available. A week in the Waltham office for new hire orientation is also required. Ability to read, analyze and interpret donor medical records. Ability to conduct and document medical/social histories. Computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and the ability to learn NEDS' internal systems including but not limited to True North. Bachelor's Degree in social work, health sciences or related field; Experience in hospice care, bereavement counseling, pastoral counseling, crisis intervention or social work preferred. Previous hospital experience preferred. CPE, Social Work License preferred. Required to travel by personal vehicle to meet the duties and responsibilities of this position. Must maintain the requirements of an "eligible driver" including being at least 21 years old, maintaining an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and required minimum personal automobile insurance per NEDS automobile policy. You will be part of a team that supports the NEDS mission, to Save and Heal Lives, through the gift of Organ and Tissue Donation. Health, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health insurance coverage

• 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance
• Inclusive Healthcare Programs
• Flex Spending Account Options
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Organizational Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Personal career and skill development opportunities

You can also participate in Corporate sponsored events like the annual Blue & Green Walk, Community Volunteering opportunities, Organization-wide team-building outings, and more! Benefits include a generous paid time off program, BCBS Health and Dental Insurance, Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, 403(b) Retirement Contribution, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program and Discounts through Working Advantage. New England Donor Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply to meet the needs of the communities we serve. Compensation: USD 38.46 - USD 39.42 - hourly