Bereavement Coordinator

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.

Job 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
• Facilitates grief support groups - in person and virtually
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required

We offer amazing benefits including growth opportunities! 

• Two medical plan choices
• Dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Customized Mental Health Support Program
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer matching 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Education

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, pastoral counseling/chaplaincy or related field. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience

• Supervised experience providing counseling to people experiencing life challenges
• Experience working with families, caregivers and patients through the dying and grief process

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy
• Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities

The starting salary range for this role is $58,000-$68,000 annual base salary. 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.