Bereavement Coordinator- Hospice

Hospice Brazos Valley•Bryan, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Bereavement Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining a bereavement program to meet the needs of families/caregivers for up to one (1) year following the death of the patient.

Requirements

Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required.
Possess high integrity, including the maintenance of confidential information.
Minimum high school diploma required.
Upon hire, participate in online Bereavement Coordinator training.
Must be sensitive to the human needs and situations encountered in the provision of hospice and bereavement care.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the assessment and delivery of grief support needs and services (one-to-one, groups, and ongoing follow-up) to ensure timely and appropriate services are provided to family/caregivers.
Provides bereavement information and referral services to callers from the community. Expands and maintains community resource list, as needed.
Functions independently, but seeks and accepts guidance from others.
Participates in hospice activities such as in-service education and hospice personnel meetings.
Organizes annual memorial services for patients who were under our care.
Oversees the mailings, phone calls, and visits to family/caregivers in the program.
Functions as part of the IDT team.
Attend continuing education on dying and the grieving process on an annual basis.