MSW Bereavement Support Specialist

HINDS HOSPICE • Fresno, CA

7d • $41 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

Hinds LifeCare is seeking an MSW Bereavement Support Specialist to join its Center for Grief & Healing team in Fresno, California. The specialist supports grieving families by conducting bereavement risk assessments and providing supportive counseling and interventions to people experiencing the loss of a loved one. The role participates in developing plans of care based on psychosocial factors and identifies relevant problems and interventions. It includes home visits and phone calls for bereavement support, including support for Angel Babies families and LOSS team calls, as well as follow-up calls and referrals. The specialist documents visits, calls, and staff communications and helps hospice team members understand psychosocial and cultural factors related to terminal illness, family strengths and weaknesses, and anticipatory grief. The role also provides grief education and support through social media and assists with grant writing for program development. Evening, weekend, and holiday on-call hours are required. The position is full time, with a stated schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and travel of up to 50%. Compensation is $41 per hour.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work.
• One to three years of experience.
• Prior professional experience with grief and loss and clinical counseling.
• Demonstrated ability to work with health team personnel.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to use a personal vehicle for work.
• Proof of automobile insurance, current auto registration, and an acceptable driving record (no more than 3 points within a 36-month period).
• Recent physical and TB, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, and HepB immunizations.
• Ability to learn and assimilate the computer program/system.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including pushing, pulling, and lifting/carrying 10 lbs.
• Availability to work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in acute care, long-term care, or homecare/hospice.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bereavement risk assessments and provide supportive counseling and interventions to people grieving the loss of a loved one.
• Participate in developing plans of care based on psychosocial factors and identify specific problems and interventions.
• Make home visits as needed and provide supportive care by phone to bereaved people, including Angel Babies families and LOSS team calls.
• Make follow-up phone calls and provide appropriate referrals as needed.
• Document home visits, telephone calls, and staff communications.
• Help hospice team members understand psychosocial and cultural factors related to patients’ terminal status, family strengths and weaknesses, and anticipatory grief.
• Provide grief education and support online through social media platforms.
• Assist with grant writing for program development.
• Work on call during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Life/AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Credit Union membership.
• Paid Time Off: 24.5 days per year for full-time employees, based on a 40-hour work week.
• Clinical supervision after six months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level