Grief Support Coordinator

Georgia Hospice Care•Warner Robins, GA

About The Position

Georgia Hospice Care is seeking a part-time Grief Support Coordinator to coordinate hospice bereavement services in an assigned territory. The role supports patients and families with dignity and compassion by offering bereavement support and grief counseling, assessing families for complicated grief or depression, and monitoring bereavement-service records and correspondence. Support may include grief counseling, memorial services, family assessments, and therapeutic group counseling. The coordinator consults with the interdisciplinary team, clients, and families about grief and loss and works with the care team to develop, implement, and supervise spiritual support for patients and families. The company describes its work environment as inclusive and respectful and offers supportive leadership, professional development, and opportunities for advancement. Pay is determined by years of experience and location.

Requirements

A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible care.
Master’s degree in counseling, theology, or a related field.
Two years of experience in a health care or hospice setting.
Experience in family therapy regarding loss, grief, death, and dying.
Experience developing and conducting support programs.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move intermittently.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and bear the weight of an average adult effectively.

Nice To Haves

Documented training in grief and bereavement.

Responsibilities

Coordinate hospice bereavement services in the assigned territory.
Contact families to offer bereavement support and grief counseling.
Assess families for complicated grief or depression.
Monitor the database and correspondence for families receiving bereavement services.
Provide grief counseling, memorial services, family assessments, and therapeutic group counseling.
Consult with the interdisciplinary team, clients, and families on issues related to grief and loss.
Work with the care team to develop, implement, and supervise spiritual support for patients and families.