Bereavement Coordinator - Hospice

At-Heart Home Care & Hospice • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

AT Heart Hospice is seeking a caring, empathetic, and organized Bereavement Coordinator! Our Bereavement Coordinators provide compassionate bereavement support to individuals and families as they cope with the emotional challenges following the loss of a loved one. Our ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, experience in grief counseling or social work, and a heartfelt dedication to supporting individuals through the grieving journey. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulfilling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today! How YOU will benefit Meaningful and sense of purpose-driven work Establish compassionate connections with families Ability to work independently while also having team support Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company Build skills in grief counseling, group facilitation and community education Help others understand/normalize the mourning process, reducing stigma and isolation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent theological degree or Master’s degree in Social Work with qualifications of experience clinical grief counseling.
• Experience with death and dying.
• Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or groups in loss.
• If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Knowledge and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate individual, group, and follow-up grief counseling for families and caregivers
• Oversee the development and improvement of the Bereavement Program
• Provide emotional support to hospice staff coping with work-related grief
• Offer bereavement information and referrals to community members
• Assist in planning activities, including wellness retreats and weekly support groups
• Participate in staff education, IDT meetings, and relevant organizational committees
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations
• Pursue ongoing training to enhance professional skills and knowledge in grief support

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
• Benefits may vary by employment status

What This Job Offers

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