Bereavement Coordinator
About The Position
The Bereavement Coordinator leads and supports the hospice bereavement program, providing guidance and emotional support to families following the loss of a loved one. The role oversees bereavement services, support groups, educational resources, and volunteer involvement, and works with the interdisciplinary hospice team to provide thoughtful, individualized support throughout the grieving process. The coordinator also develops programs and resources for families, staff, volunteers, and the broader community. This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling, approximately 20 hours per week.
Requirements
- Education or training in grief, loss, bereavement, or counseling is required.
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting individuals and families experiencing grief.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and respond appropriately to sensitive or crisis situations.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse cultural, racial, social, and religious backgrounds.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Emotional maturity and ability to manage the demands associated with end-of-life care and bereavement support.
- Current, valid driver's license, appropriate auto insurance, and reliable transportation for required work-related travel.
- Ability to meet applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Degree from an accredited institution in social work or a related field preferred.
- At least two years of experience in hospice, bereavement services, counseling, social services, or a related field preferred.
- Recent direct patient or family care experience within the past three years preferred.
- Experience coordinating programs, facilitating support groups, or supervising staff or volunteers is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day functions of Tides' hospice bereavement program.
- Coordinate bereavement services and follow-up for families after the loss of a loved one.
- Assess the appropriateness of bereavement services and help ensure support meets individual and family needs.
- Develop and distribute educational materials related to grief, loss, coping, and bereavement.
- Plan, facilitate, and supervise bereavement support groups and related events.
- Recruit, coordinate, support, and oversee staff and volunteers involved in bereavement services.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to coordinate bereavement care and participate in IDT meetings.
- Provide education and training to hospice employees and volunteers on grief, loss, and bereavement support.
- Participate in community education and outreach related to bereavement services.
- Maintain appropriate program documentation and prepare reports as requested by management.
- Identify opportunities to enhance and expand bereavement services based on the needs of families and the community.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
