Bereavement Coordinator

Work Where You Matter! At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient’s quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter. Bereavement Coordinator Position Overview The Bereavement Coordinator supports the agency bereavement program to meet the needs of families and caregivers for 13 months following the death of a hospice patient, including direct bereavement support for families, caregivers and agency staff. This position is an in-office Monday-Friday schedule from 8am-4:30pm. Responsibilities Supports the growth and development of the bereavement program. Develops and implements the bereavement care plan. Schedules and completes bereavement contacts and assessments. Provides grief counseling and information and referrals to community services. Maintains bereavement charts. Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Treats all patient information as confidential and utilizes protected health information on a minimum necessary basis. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Requirements/Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, pastoral counseling/chaplaincy, or related field. 3+ years’ experience in bereavement services. Ability to pass DHS background study. Preferred Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy. Supervised experience providing counseling to people experiencing life challenges. Experience working with families, caregivers and patients through the dying and grief process. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. The hourly base range for this role is $26-31/hour. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: geographic location, relevant education, applicable certifications, depth of experience, and special skillsets. The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate in employee benefits including our medical/dental/vision/pet insurance, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement plans, subject to applicable plan terms, and/or eligibility for other compensation. #J-18808-Ljbffr