Bereavement Coordinator

Ambercare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Ambercare is seeking a full-time Bereavement Coordinator to join our hospice team in Albuquerque. The role focuses on coordinating grief counseling services for families and providing bereavement support to hospice staff, with opportunities to develop and refine the program.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, experience with families/caregivers through death/dying, strong communication skills, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of grief response and counseling individuals or groups.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs (one-to-one, groups, and follow-up) for family caregivers.
• Plans for Bereavement Program development, expansion and refinement through annual evaluation.
• Provides bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with grief via counseling and supervision of interns.
• Provides bereavement information and referral services to community callers and maintains resource lists.
• Assists in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs.
• Participates in hospice activities and relevant committees.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Grief counseling

Death/dying experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Ambercare is looking for a full-time Bereavement Coordinator to join our fast growing hospice team in the city of Albquerque! This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting patients' families through their grief journey. Join a compassionate, mission-driven team that is dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care.

Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the region—combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.

What We offer:

• Monday-Friday - Daytime schedule with autonomy to manage and coordinate patient visits throughout the day.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinates the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services (one-to-one, groups, and ongoing follow-up) to ensure timely and appropriate services are provided to family caregivers
• Plans for Bereavement Program development, expansion and refinement through annual evaluation of services
• Provides bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work related grief through on-to-one counseling, supervision of interns providing one-to-one counseling, and referral to community resources
• Provides bereavement information and referral services to callers from the community. Expands and maintains community resource list as needed
• Assists as needed in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs (i.e., yearly retreats, weekly support groups)
• Functions independently, but seeks and accepts guidance from other members of the team and or members of the community
• Participates in hospice activities such as in-service education, hospice personnel meetings, and relevant committees

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or in groups regarding loss
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required