Bereavement Coordinator

UT Medical Center Home Care Services; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Bereavement Coordinator to join our Home Health team in Morristown, TN. This part-time position provides end-of-life bereavement support to patients and families and will develop and supervise the bereavement program within the hospice setting.

Responsibilities include managing the program, creating educational materials, planning group events, and supervising staff and volunteers. LCSW is required with preferred MSW and prior hospice experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited institution of social work, preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a healthcare or hospice setting, preferred.
• Must have experience or education in grief or loss counseling. Active patient contact within past three (3) years, preferred.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bereavement services program utilizing professional staff and volunteers.
• Oversee adequacy and appropriateness of bereavement programs for patients and family members.
• Develop new bereavement programs and services as needed.
• Develop educational programs and materials for patients, families, staff, and the community regarding loss, grief, and coping with bereavement.
• Plan, implement, and supervise bereavement group events.
• Supervise support staff involved in the bereavement program.
• Oversee bereavement follow-up by patient care staff and volunteers.
• Oversee the volunteer component of the bereavement services.
• Conduct the bereavement section of the IDG conference.
• Participate in maintaining the bereavement component of the community and staff resource libraries.
• Participate in orientation and training of new employees and volunteers in the hospice program.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Independent work

Supervision

Crisis response

Cultural sensitivity

Education

LCSW REQUIRED

MSW preferred

Job description

Job Title: Bereavement Coordinator

Job Location: Morristown, TN

Job Shift: Part Time

We are looking for a Bereavement Coordinator to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Morristown, TN area and surrounding communities! The University of Tennessee, our employees enjoy:

• Opportunities to build trusted relationships and connections while providing care to patients.
• To be valued and respected by patients and their families.
• A sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for work-life balance.
• Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.

POSITIONSUMMARY: The Bereavement Coordinatorprovidessupportive services to help meet the needs of the terminally illhospice patientsand familiesas needed.Assistsandsupportto familiesduring theirbereavement.Worksas a member of thehospice team in providingcomprehensive end-of-lifecare. Responsible for developing, implementing,andsupervising the bereavement program and for the delivery of relatedservices.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Managesthe bereavement services program utilizing professional staff and volunteers.
• Overseesadequacy and appropriateness of bereavement programs for patientsand family members.
• Developsnew bereavement programs and services as needed.
• Developseducational programs and materials for patients,families, staff,and the community regarding loss, grief,and coping with bereavement.
• Assistsagencyleadershipin educational training program.
• Designsmaterials for distribution to families eligible for and/or receivinghospice bereavement services.
• Plans, implements,and supervisesbereavement group events.
• Supervisessupport staff involved in bereavement program.
• Overseesbereavement follow-up by patient care staff and volunteers.
• Overseesthe volunteer component of the bereavement services.
• Conductsthe bereavement section of the IDG conference.
• Participatesin the maintenance of the bereavement component of the community and staff resource libraries.
• Participatesin the orientation and training of new employees and volunteers working in thehospice program.
• Preparesreports as requested byagency leadership.
• AttendsInterdisciplinary Group(IDG)conferencesasrequired.
• Works with IDG concept of patient care.
• Other duties as assigned byagency leadership.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

QUALIFICATIONS&REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

• Graduate from an accredited institution of social work, preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a healthcare or hospice setting, preferred.
• Musthave experience or education in grief or loss counseling. Active patient contact within past three(3)years, preferred.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
• LCSW REQUIRED

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must have strong computer skills to utilize Microsoft Outlook andagencysystems.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and directothers as needed.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisisandimmediate patent/family needs.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Jobmay beperformed at a deskandrequire heavy use ofoffice equipment, including computer, tablet, and phone.
• Must have the reasonable ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach, balance,see,talk,hear, and drive. Must be reasonably capable of liftingovertwenty(20) pounds.
• Minimalportion(<30%) of daily assignments may require travel to client/resident/patient locations or other work sites, via car or public transportation.
• Workschedule may occasionally require evening, night, holiday, or weekend assignments.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.