Bereavement Services Counselor & Family Support Lead

Hospice of San Joaquin; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

FSA

EAP

Job summary

Hospice of San Joaquin in Stockton seeks a Dynamic Bereavement Services Specialist to provide grief support and counseling to families of hospice patients and to the community at large. This full-time role reports to the Bereavement Manager and requires compassionate, professional engagement.

You will assess bereavement needs, develop care plans with the IDT, facilitate support groups and workshops, and coordinate community outreach.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Human Services or AA +1 year in Bereavement required.
• Knowledge of bereavement processes and family development.
• Spanish fluency preferred.
• TB screening and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide grief support and counseling to families of hospice patients.
• Assess families and develop bereavement plans of care with information from the IDT.
• Facilitate bereavement groups and workshops (adult/child).
• Coordinate community-based grief services and referrals.
• Document services and maintain confidentiality per policies.

Skills

Bereavement counseling

Community outreach

Assessment skills

Spanish (preferred)

Education

BA/BS in Human Services

AA + 1 year experience

Job description

Hospice of San Joaquin in Stockton seeks a Dynamic Bereavement Services Specialist to provide grief support and counseling to families of hospice patients and to the community at large. This full-time role reports to the Bereavement Manager and requires compassionate, professional engagement.

You will assess bereavement needs, develop care plans with the IDT, facilitate support groups and workshops, and coordinate community outreach.