Bereavement & Volunteer Coordinator — Grief Support Lead

BrightSpring Health Services; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Hospice of the Midwest is seeking a Bereavement Coordinator/Volunteer Coordinator to provide compassionate bereavement support to individuals and families coping with loss. The role emphasizes empathetic communication, group and individual counseling, and program development within a full-time schedule in the Sioux City area.

The position requires relevant degrees in social work or theology with grief counseling experience, and a commitment to hospice care.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy are essential.
• Experience in grief counseling or social work.
• Clinical grief counseling experience is required or strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate individual, group, and follow-up grief counseling for families and caregivers.
• Oversee development and improvement of the Bereavement Program.
• Provide emotional support to hospice staff coping with work-related grief.
• Offer bereavement information and referrals to community members.
• Assist in planning activities, including wellness retreats and weekly support groups.
• Participate in staff education, IDT meetings, and organizational committees.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent theological degree or Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Social Work Counseling or related field (strongly preferred)

Thanatology or grief counseling certification preferred

Job description

Hospice of the Midwest is seeking a Bereavement Coordinator/Volunteer Coordinator to provide compassionate bereavement support to individuals and families coping with loss. The role emphasizes empathetic communication, group and individual counseling, and program development within a full-time schedule in the Sioux City area.

The position requires relevant degrees in social work or theology with grief counseling experience, and a commitment to hospice care.