Hospice Bereavement Coordinator - Hospice

Carle Foundation Hospital • Champaign, IL

130d • $20 - $32

About The Position

The bereavement coordinator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Carle Hospice Bereavement Program. Bereavement services are provided for a one-year period following the patient's death.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Counseling or equivalent experience.
• Driver's License - Secretary of State (SOS) and Proof of Auto Insurance.
• Clinical Pastoral Education at least one unit.
• 3+ years of counseling experience.
• Understanding of family dynamics and hospice care.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Skilled in interview techniques and able to accurately assess others' needs and concerns.
• Ability to work with available computer software programs.
• Detail oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to network and organize community events.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to rapid change.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that individualized grief risk assessments are completed for all significant family members and caregivers of hospice patients.
• Develops a bereavement plan of care to address family member/caregiver needs.
• Provides routine bereavement services to family and caregivers regardless of risk factors.
• Refers individuals identified as high risk for complicated bereavement to appropriate community-based support resources.
• Implements and continuously evaluates the effectiveness of the bereavement plan.
• Provides ongoing orientation, training, support, development and supervision of trained bereavement volunteers.
• Clearly documents bereavement plan, interventions, and measure of effectiveness in the bereavement record.
• Oversees all Carle Hospice Bereavement Services which may include limited individual counseling, grief support groups, patient, family and caregiver support visits, availability of telephone support, scheduled mailings, memorial services, internal in-service programs, external educational offerings, and referral to community services.
• Measures, analyzes and reports to leadership on bereavement program effectiveness.
• Makes bereavement services available to the family and other individuals in the bereavement plan of care for up to one year, extending to residents of SNF/NF or ICF when appropriate.
• Perform initial Spiritual Assessments for patient.
• Develop a Spiritual Care Plan for new admission patient's requesting service.
• Provide spiritual Support for patients & families per care plan.
• Provide spiritual education & resources to patients, families & staff.
• Participate in scheduled IDT meetings to share spiritual needs for patients, families & staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree