REGIONAL BEREAVEMENT COORDINATOR

Liberty Home Care & Hospice • Burlington, NC

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About The Position

At Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. That is why Liberty Hospice provides our hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity and passion. We are currently seeking an experienced REGIONAL BEREAVEMENT COORDINATOR to administer a planned bereavement program in a regional area. This role involves providing bereavement services to assist the patient, family and other individuals in coping with grief/bereavement in an organized program. The coordinator will also be responsible for the training of staff for providing bereavement/grief support to families and providing care to the bereaved through the program plan. Additionally, the role includes providing statistical reporting and appropriate documentation in bereavement care, and being accountable for coordinating outreach and support for bereavement care and support in the community and contracted facilities.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in human services field such as social work, psychology, counseling or related field with experience and education in death and dying and the grief process.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience in group facilitation and support intervention.
• Knowledge of the signs of grief symptoms and process.
• Demonstration of proficiency in writing and oral communication.
• Knowledge and skill with computer software programs to include Word, Excel and documentation system.
• Must accept travel and working conditions as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Administer a planned bereavement program in a regional area.
• Provide bereavement services to assist the patient, family and other individuals in coping with grief/bereavement in an organized program.
• Provide an organization of planned bereavement programs in regional offices.
• Train staff for providing bereavement/grief support to families and providing care to the bereaved through program plan.
• Provide statistical reporting and appropriate documentation in bereavement care.
• Coordinate outreach and support for bereavement care and support in the community and contracted facilities.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree