Bereavement Coordinator

Ambercare – an Addus family company; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit raises

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Ambercare – an Addus family company in Albuquerque is seeking a full-time Bereavement Coordinator to support families through grief within our hospice team. You will coordinate grief counseling services and work with patients’ families in a compassionate, professional setting.

Join a mission-driven team that values education and growth, providing bereavement planning, community referrals, and ongoing support for hospice staff.

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 and/or in groups

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with grief counseling

Valid driver’s license

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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Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.