Bereavement Coordinator

Compassus•Medford, OR

3d•$23 - $34

About The Position

The Bereavement Coordinator is a hospice-trained interdisciplinary team member who oversees an organized program to provide grief counseling and bereavement support. The coordinator develops and delivers support and counseling for patients during hospice care and for bereaved family members for at least one year after a patient's death. The role models Compassus values, promotes its philosophy, upholds its Code of Ethical Conduct, and fosters positive working relationships with company departments and external stakeholders. The coordinator participates in the interdisciplinary team (IDT), supports bereavement-risk assessment and care planning, and develops bereavement plans following a patient's death. The role provides counseling and support directly or through community resources; organizes grief groups and memorial services; maintains bereavement materials; and works with volunteers and community partners. The coordinator also provides education and program documentation and promotes grief-support services in the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
A bachelor's or higher degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Theology, Divinity, or an equivalent field is strongly preferred.
At least two years of experience providing grief, loss, and/or bereavement support to individuals and families is strongly preferred.
An equivalent combination of specialized training, education, and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or higher degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Theology, Divinity, or an equivalent field.
At least two years of experience providing grief, loss, and/or bereavement support to individuals and families.

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the IDT, including development and implementation of the plan of care.
Work with the hospice Social Worker to complete and analyze pre-bereavement risk assessments and develop care plans for patients and families.
Promote and support assessment of bereavement risk factors at admission and throughout the patient's hospice care.
Develop and implement the bereavement plan of care after a patient's death.
Identify the needs of non-family caregivers, including staff and residents at nursing facilities, and ensure bereavement support for them.
Help identify when intervention from other IDT members is needed.
Communicate patient and family needs effectively to the IDT.
Educate IDT members about bereavement services.
Prepare reports, in-services, and other documents demonstrating the value and effectiveness of the bereavement program as requested.
Provide high-quality bereavement support using internal resources or community resources when needed.
Develop, organize, and deliver grief support groups independently or with community grief-support resources.
Maintain a resource library appropriate to different bereaved individuals, including people experiencing high-risk or disenfranchised grief, and provide materials during routine contacts or upon request.
Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify opportunities for volunteers to participate in bereavement support activities.
Attend and participate in community events to promote Compassus and the need for grief and bereavement support.
Develop and deliver public service announcements about grief and bereavement.
Provide bereavement counseling and support, based on personal qualifications, when needed.
Develop and deliver memorial services for program patients.
Develop and support memorial services for patients of nursing facilities served by the program.
Participate in funeral or other memorial services if requested by the family.
Perform other duties as assigned.