Bereavement Coordinator

Bristol Hospice Llc; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

HSA & 401(k)

Mileage reimbursement

Advanced training programs

Job summary

Bristol Hospice LLC is seeking a Bereavement Coordinator to plan, implement, and maintain a bereavement program for families and caregivers for up to one year after a patient’s death. The role emphasizes compassionate, team-based care within our hospice ecosystem and includes collaboration with personnel and community partners.

The position requires relevant education (bachelor's/theological or MSW) and experience with grief counseling and family support, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or theological degree, OR master's in social work.
• Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues is required.
• Ability to coordinate bereavement services within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the assessment and delivery of grief counseling (one-on-one, groups, follow-up) for families/caregivers.
• Plan bereavement program development, expansion, and annual evaluation of services.
• Provide bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work-related grief; supervise interns and refer to resources.
• Provide bereavement information and referrals to community callers.
• Expand and maintain community resource lists as needed.
• Assist in evaluating and planning services for personnel support needs (retreats, weekly groups).
• Participate in hospice activities and advance professional knowledge via ongoing training.

Skills

Grief counseling

Family support

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or theological degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree in social work

Job description

The Bereavement Coordinator is responsible in planning, implementing and maintaining a bereavement program to meet the needs of families/caregivers from Bristol Hospice for up to one (1) year following the death of the individual hospice patientBristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.Our CultureOur culture is cultivated using the following values:Integrity: We are honest and professional.Trust: We count on each other.Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.An Average Day:(Includes, but not limited to)Coordinate the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services (one- on-one, groups, and ongoing follow-up) to ensure timely and appropriate services are provided to family/caregiversPlan for Bereavement Program development, expansion and refinement through annual evaluation of servicesProvide bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work related grief through one-on-one counseling, supervision of interns providing one-on-one counseling, and referral to community resourcesProvide bereavement information and referral services to callers from the communityExpand and maintain community resource list, as neededAssist as needed in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs (i.e., yearly retreats, weekly support groups)Function independently but seeks and accepts guidance from other members of the interdisciplinary group, or from members of the communityParticipate in hospice activities such as in-service education, hospice personnel meetings and relevant committeesAdvance professional knowledge and skillsOther duties as assignedRequirements:Must possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent specialized experience or theological degree from a college or university – OR – master’s degree in social work with qualifications of experienced clinical grief counselingMust have experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issuesWe Got the Perks:Tuition ReimbursementPTO and Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and moreHSA & 401(k) availableMileage Reimbursement for applicable positionsAdvanced training programsPassionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industryJoin a Team that embraces the reverence of life!EEOC StatementBristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.