Child Bereavement Program Coordinator (Part-Time)

PeaceHealth; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 45,460 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

PeaceHealth seeks a Bereavement Coordinator‑Hospice for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Day position in the Children's Bereavement Program in Oregon. Candidates with strong experience supporting children through grief are highly preferred.

The salary range for this opening is $33.13 – $49.69 per hour. Responsibilities include coordinating bereavement follow-up, recruiting and training volunteers, facilitating services and community groups, and program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 2 years counseling, guidance, or social work experience.
• Experience in hospice concept of care preferred.
• Driver’s license and proof of auto insurance (WA or AK as applicable).
• Certification in Thanatology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish, coordinate, and oversee bereavement follow-up services including letters and mailings to families; triage needs; carry a case load.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate bereavement volunteers with staff collaboration.
• Facilitate commemorative services for staff, families, and the community; run a hospice fundraiser.
• Coordinate community-wide bereavement support groups and promote services.
• Participate in program evaluation and process improvement.
• Maintain an active role in the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Age-specific development

Independent work

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership and supervision

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in related field

Master’s Degree preferred in Counseling or Social Work

2+ years counseling/social work experience

Driver’s license & auto insurance proof

Certification in Thanatology preferred

Job description

PeaceHealth seeks a Bereavement Coordinator‑Hospice for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Day position in the Children's Bereavement Program in Oregon. Candidates with strong experience supporting children through grief are highly preferred.

The salary range for this opening is $33.13 – $49.69 per hour. Responsibilities include coordinating bereavement follow-up, recruiting and training volunteers, facilitating services and community groups, and program evaluation.