Bereavement / Volunteer Coordinator - Hospice
About The Position
Hospice of the Midwest is seeking a caring, empathetic, and organized Bereavement Coordinator/ Volunteer Coordinator! Our Bereavement Coordinator/Volunteer Coordinator 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! At Hospice of the Midwest, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Hospice of the Midwest, an affiliate of Adoration Health, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one.
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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, counseling (or related field) or Graduate of an accredited theology or chaplaincy program (DB, MDiv or equivalent theological degree) required.
- Experience in grief or loss counseling required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Masters degree in Social Work Counseling or other related field is strongly preferred
- Thanatology or related Grief Counseling Certification preferred.
- Hospice experience preferred.
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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
