Administrative Assistant, Kids Bereavement

Heirloomsforhospice; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FAMLI program

PTO & medical leave accrual

Employer paid life insurance

EAP & Disability

403b retirement plan with 3% match

Employee discount at Spoons Bistro &

Job summary

HopeWest in Grand Junction, CO seeks an Administrative Assistant for Kids Bereavement, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm. You will provide essential administrative support for the Adult Bereavement function, coordinate activities, maintain records, and assist with scheduling and communications.

This role serves as the first contact for clients seeking grief support and works with Leadership and staff across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of administrative experience; healthcare/human services setting preferred.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license with reliable transportation and adequate auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Adult Bereavement function.
• Coordinate program activities and maintain accurate records and reporting.
• Support scheduling and communication within the department.
• Serve as a first point of contact for clients, families, volunteers, and community members.
• Collaborate with Bereavement leadership and other HopeWest departments.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, human services, or related field preferred

Tools

Electronic records systems

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Fulltime Grand Junction, CO, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2216

Salary Range: $19.88 To $22.00 Hourly

Administrative Assistant, Kids Bereavement – Grand Junction | Monday–Friday, 8am-5pm Schedule

JOB SUMMARY:
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and operational support for the Adult Bereavement job function to promote efficient program operations and a welcoming, responsive experience for clients, families, volunteers, and community members. This position often serves as a first point of contact for individuals seeking grief support services and requires strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

The Administrative Assistant works collaboratively with Bereavement leadership, counselors, volunteers, regional team members, and other HopeWest departments to coordinate program activities, maintain accurate records and reporting, support scheduling and communication, and ensure the day-to-day administrative needs of the department are met.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, human services, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of administrative experience required. Administrative experience in a healthcare, human services, or related environment preferred. Experience working with electronic records systems and medical terminology preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid Colorado driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance maintained throughout employment.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective the first of the month following start date
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program
• Immediate accrual of PTO and medical leave
• Employer paid life insurance
• EAP & Disability
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program
• 403b Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations

At HopeWest, we hold strong core values that are followed internally with staff as well as in the daily care of our patients & their loved ones. Employees of HopeWest are ambassadors that help continue our strong reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to feel honor and pride in the work that you do, while supporting a meaningful mission, come join our HopeWest Team!

Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.

HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

This position will remain open until filled.