Bereavement Coordinator

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible as a member of the interdisciplinary team to the team manager for the bereavement program to include the provision of supportive services to help meet patient/family social service and emotional needs in bereavement, consistent with Hospice of the Hills policies.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Sociology, Psychology, Mental Health, or Health Sciences

Nice To Haves

1+ years of Supervisor Experience
3+ years of Clinical Experience
Grief and Loss Certification - Accredited University or accredited training professionals

Responsibilities

Completes the risk factor assessment from information shared with team members during Hospice admission.
Completes the follow-up bereavement assessment with Hospice families within the first month of loss as the documented bereavement plan, which also includes volunteer bereavement plans.
Manages the Bereavement Services program, utilizing professional staff and volunteers as appropriate to the service or event.
Oversees bereavement follow-up by patient care staff and volunteers.
Coordinates assignments of bereavement volunteers with family visits and bereavement events.
Coordinates community bereavement education via workshops, teleconferences, inservices and community presentations.
Develops educational programs and materials for patients/families, staff and the community on loss, grief, and coping with bereavement.
Designs or updates materials for distribution to families eligible for Hospice bereavement services.
Participates in marketing and promotion of department and corporation services by being positive role model and ambassador for department and hospital with demonstration of adherence to customer satisfaction standards.
All other duties as assigned.