Bereavement Coordinator

addus; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Ambercare in Albuquerque is seeking a full-time Bereavement Coordinator to support families through grief by coordinating one-to-one and group counseling, planning program development, and ensuring timely access to bereavement services for hospice patients and their caregivers.

You will collaborate with hospice staff, provide referrals to community resources, and help plan annual retreats and support groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience with families/caregivers and patients dealing with death/dying issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment and delivery of grief counseling (one-to-one, groups, follow-up).
• Plan bereavement program development, expansion and refinement through annual evaluation of services.
• Provide bereavement support to hospice personnel and interns; refer to community resources.
• Provide bereavement information and referrals to callers; maintain community resource lists.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Grief counseling awareness

Family/caregiver experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

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.
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• 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

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