Bereavement Coordinator

St. Croix Hospice; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 88,828,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Pet insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plans

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a Bereavement Coordinator to support the agency bereavement program, serving families and caregivers for 13 months after a patient’s death, including direct bereavement support for families, caregivers and staff. The role is in-office Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., based in Mendota Heights, MN. Responsibilities include developing the bereavement care plan, scheduling contacts and assessments, providing grief counseling, maintaining charts, and ensuring HIPAA

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, pastoral counseling/chaplaincy, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Work Where You Matter! At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient’s quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter.

Bereavement Coordinator

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.

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.

Qualifications

Requirements/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

• 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, and 401(k) retirement plans, subject to applicable plan terms, and/or eligibility for other compensation.