Hospice Bereavement Coordinator

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem Job Summary To provide supportive services to meet the needs of terminally ill Hospice patients and their families, assist families in time of bereavement, work as part of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care, develop, implement and supervise the bereavement program, and deliver related services. Duties & Responsibilities Manage the bereavement services program utilizing professional staff and volunteers. Oversee adequacy and appropriateness of bereavement programs for patient and family members. Develop new bereavement programs and services as needed. Develop educational programs and materials for patients/families, staff, and the community regarding loss, grief and coping with bereavement. Assist Hospice in educational training program. Design materials for distribution to families eligible for and/or receiving Hospice bereavement services. Plan, implement and supervise bereavement group events. Supervise support staff involved in bereavement program. Oversee bereavement follow-up by patient care staff and volunteers. Oversee the volunteer component of the bereavement services. Conduct the bereavement section of the IDG conference. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree required (degree in social work preferred). Master’s in Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling a plus. Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field (preferred). Experience or education in grief or loss counseling required. Active patient contact within past three years (preferred). Ability to supervise others appropriately. Equal Opportunity Employer First Call Hospice & Palliative Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Deercreekseniorliving