Children's Hospice Bereavement Coordinator

PeaceHealth; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Oregon is seeking a Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice in a part-time 0.60 FTE day position in the Children's Bereavement Program. Candidates with strong experience supporting children through grief are highly preferred.

The role coordinates all aspects of the Hospice Bereavement Services, including case management, volunteer supervision, and community programs, working within an interdisciplinary team to support grieving families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master's degree preferred in Counseling or Social Work.
• Minimum of 2 years counseling, guidance or social work experience.
• Preferred: Experience in Hospice concept of care.
• Required: Driver's License OR WA or AK as applicable, and proof of auto insurance.
• Preferred: Certified Thanatology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates bereavement follow-up services including letters and mailings to families; triages bereavement needs and manages caseloads.
• Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates bereavement volunteers; trains staff in bereavement protocol.
• Facilitates commemorative services for staff, hospice families, and the community, including fundraisers.
• Coordinates and facilitates community-wide bereavement support groups and promotes these services.
• Participates in program evaluation and ongoing process improvement.
• Maintains active role in the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bereavement knowledge

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Master's degree required

Master's degree preferred

2 years counseling or social work experience

Certified Thanatology

Job description

PeaceHealth in Oregon is seeking a Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice in a part-time 0.60 FTE day position in the Children's Bereavement Program. Candidates with strong experience supporting children through grief are highly preferred.

The role coordinates all aspects of the Hospice Bereavement Services, including case management, volunteer supervision, and community programs, working within an interdisciplinary team to support grieving families.