Bereavement Coordinator (Hospice) Full Time

Adventist Health Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland is seeking a Hospice Bereavement Coordinator to coordinate and support grief services within the center. This role will supervise volunteers, coordinate staff and families, and apply extensive knowledge to meet schedules and goals.

The coordinator oversees program activities, communicates with team members, and ensures resources are used effectively while keeping within budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Education and work experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience preferred.
• Five years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and offer counseling to patients and families in bereavement.
• Organize and coordinate bereavement services, schedule support groups, and provide information on services.
• Document bereavement services and prepare materials for clients and families.
• Collaborate with bereavement team members, families, service providers and the community.

Skills

Counseling

Guidance

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree or technical degree

5 years of relevant experience

Job description

Job Description

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

Job Description

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards. So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Summary

Coordinates and organizes the grief support program and services provided by the center in Hospice. Acts as the main coordinator of the volunteers, medical staff and others who are working with the bereaved. Applies substantial knowledge and experience to perform a wide range of advanced activities and/or determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals; serves as working supervisor for team or work group. Coordinates small program(s) with limited budget/impact.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Five years' relevant experience: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Assesses needs, offers counseling, provides guidance and explains the services of the bereavement program to the patient(s) and/or families of the bereaved.
• Organizes and coordinates the services provided by the program, such as arranging counseling, scheduling support groups, providing information on funeral and memorial services, and other bereavement services. Additional job duties include creating bereavement materials, documenting bereavement services given to clients.
• Collaborates and communicates with the bereavement team members, families, service providers, and community at large.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 71987

Job Category : Coordinator

Posting Date : 2026-09-04T23:23:04+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

Portland, OR, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $22.88 to $34.29. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Hospice - Volunteer and Bereavement (AHHC - AHPL)

Shift Length : 8 Hours