Bereavement Coordinator

Bristol Hospice•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Preference will be given to candidates who reside in the territory the role will support, which is the Southeast! Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn . We Got the Perks: Tuition Reimbursement PTO and Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more HSA & 401(k) available Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions Advanced training programs Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry Our Culture Integrity: We are honest and professional. Trust: We count on each other. Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel. Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes. Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated. Qualifications ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Coordinate the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services (one- on-one, groups, and ongoing follow-up) to ensure timely and appropriate services are provided to family/caregivers Plan for Bereavement Program development, expansion and refinement through annual evaluation of services Provide bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work related grief through one-on-one counseling, supervision of interns providing one-on-one counseling, and referral to community resources Provide bereavement information and referral services to callers from the community Expand and maintain community resource list, as needed Assist as needed in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs (i.e., yearly retreats, weekly support groups) Function independently but seeks and accepts guidance from other members of the interdisciplinary group, or from members of the community Participate in hospice activities such as in-service education, hospice personnel meetings and relevant committees Advance professional knowledge and skills WORK ENVIRONMENT: Must comply with company policies, procedures and processes in addition to Hospice and Homecare rules and regulations Must comply with harassment and discrimination policies Must foster good working relationships Must be dependable and flexible in work schedule Must be a licensed driver with licensed automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check as well as a drug/alcohol screening upon hire and periodically thereafter PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: May have to travel in inclement weather May be required to stand and sit for long periods Must be able to hear and see with or without aid Must be able to read and follow instructions as required Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life! EEOC Statement Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

Requirements

Must be a licensed driver with licensed automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order
Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check as well as a drug/alcohol screening upon hire and periodically thereafter
May have to travel in inclement weather
May be required to stand and sit for long periods
Must be able to hear and see with or without aid
Must be able to read and follow instructions as required

Responsibilities

Coordinate the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services (one- on-one, groups, and ongoing follow-up) to ensure timely and appropriate services are provided to family/caregivers
Plan for Bereavement Program development, expansion and refinement through annual evaluation of services
Provide bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work related grief through one-on-one counseling, supervision of interns providing one-on-one counseling, and referral to community resources
Provide bereavement information and referral services to callers from the community
Expand and maintain community resource list, as needed
Assist as needed in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs (i.e., yearly retreats, weekly support groups)
Function independently but seeks and accepts guidance from other members of the interdisciplinary group, or from members of the community
Participate in hospice activities such as in-service education, hospice personnel meetings and relevant committees
Advance professional knowledge and skills
Must comply with company policies, procedures and processes in addition to Hospice and Homecare rules and regulations
Must comply with harassment and discrimination policies
Must foster good working relationships
Must be dependable and flexible in work schedule
Must be a licensed driver with licensed automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order
Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check as well as a drug/alcohol screening upon hire and periodically thereafter