Hospice Bereavement Coordinator

Vitality Hospice • Burlington, NJ

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Vitality Hospice & Palliative Care, we believe compassionate care extends beyond our patients to the families and loved ones they leave behind. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Bereavement Coordinator to join our growing team. In this role, you will provide emotional support, grief counseling, and resources to families and caregivers as they navigate the challenges of loss. This is a part-time, hybrid opportunity that offers a combination of remote work and in-person visits, providing flexibility while allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Theology, or a related field, or specialized certification in bereavement counseling.
• Previous experience providing grief counseling, bereavement support, or working with patients and families experiencing loss.
• Strong understanding of grief, loss, and bereavement support.
• Ability to recognize complicated grief and identify when additional mental health support may be necessary.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral services.
• Strong documentation and time-management skills.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel locally as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-bereavement and grief counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Assess the emotional and bereavement needs of families and develop individualized support plans.
• Provide ongoing bereavement support and follow-up for a minimum of 13 months following a patient's passing.
• Coordinate and facilitate individual counseling, grief support groups, and other bereavement programs.
• Plan and organize memorial services and remembrance events.
• Identify individuals at risk for complicated grief and provide appropriate referrals to community resources and mental health professionals.
• Develop and maintain accurate bereavement records, tracking systems, and documentation.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and other members of the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Assist with training and coordinating bereavement volunteers.
• Provide grief education and emotional support to hospice staff when needed.
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations, company policies, and professional standards.
• Participate in team meetings and occasional evening or weekend on-call coverage as required.

Benefits

• Flexible, part-time hybrid schedule.
• Competitive compensation.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level