Bereavement Coordinator

St-Croix-Hospice-; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Pet insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

St-Croix Hospice in Mendota Heights, MN seeks a Bereavement Coordinator to support families and caregivers for 13 months after a hospice patient's death. The position is an in-office, Monday–Friday role from 8am to 4:30pm.

The role involves direct bereavement support, care planning, and HIPAA-compliant handling of sensitive information. A compassionate, communicative professional is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, pastoral counseling/chaplaincy, or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in bereavement services.
• Ability to pass DHS background study.

Responsibilities

• Supports the growth and development of the bereavement program.
• Develops and implements the bereavement care plan.
• Schedules and completes bereavement contacts and assessments.
• Provides grief counseling and information and referrals to community services.
• Maintains bereavement charts.
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Treats all patient information as confidential and utilizes protected health information on a minimum necessary basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Bereavement Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location: Mendota Heights, MN 55120

Position Type: Full Time

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Position Overview

The Bereavement Coordinator supports the agency bereavement program to meet the needs of families and caregivers for 13 months following the death of a hospice patient, including direct bereavement support for families, caregivers and agency staff. This position is an in-office Monday-Friday schedule from 8am-4:30pm.

Essential Functions and Skills

Responsibilities

• Supports the growth and development of the bereavement program.
• Develops and implements the bereavement care plan.
• Schedules and completes bereavement contacts and assessments.
• Provides grief counseling and information and referrals to community services.
• Maintains bereavement charts.
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Treats all patient information as confidential and utilizes protected health information on a minimum necessary basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QualificationsRequirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, pastoral counseling/chaplaincy, or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in bereavement services.
• Ability to pass DHS background study.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy.
• Supervised experience providing counseling to people experiencing life challenges.
• Experience working with families, caregivers and patients through the dying and grief process.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds.

The hourly base range for this role is $26-31/hour. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: geographic location, relevant education, applicable certifications, depth of experience, and special skillsets.

The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate in employee benefits including our

• medical/dental/vision/pet insurance
• disability and life insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plans

subject to applicable plan terms, and/or eligibility for other compensation.