Bereavement Coordinator

Addus HomeCare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Addus HomeCare’s Ambercare unit in Albuquerque is seeking a Bereavement Coordinator to join our hospice team. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to support patients' families through grief and coordinate bereavement services.

You will plan program development, provide one-to-one and group counseling, and collaborate with staff. A Bachelor's degree and compassionate communication are required; we offer daytime schedule, benefits, and growth.

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 experience.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment and delivery of grief counseling to family caregivers.
• Plan Bereavement Program development, expansion and evaluation.
• Provide bereavement support to hospice personnel and interns.
• Provide information and referrals to community resources.
• Assist in evaluating services to meet staff support needs.
• Participate in hospice activities and committees.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of grief process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

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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