Hospice Bereavement Coordinator

Deercreekseniorliving; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking a compassionate individual to provide supportive services for terminally ill Hospice patients and their families in Citrus Heights, California. Responsibilities include managing bereavement services, developing educational programs, and supervising staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably in social work, with at least 2 years of experience. Work will involve interaction with patients and families during difficult times, aimed at providing comfort and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, degree in social work preferred.
• Master’s in Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field preferred.
• Experience or education in grief or loss counseling required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bereavement services program.
• Develop educational programs about grief.
• Supervise support staff involved in the program.

Skills

Grief or loss counseling

Supervision

Educational program development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s in Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling

Job description

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem

Job Summary

To provide supportive services to meet the needs of terminally ill Hospice patients and their families, assist families in time of bereavement, work as part of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care, develop, implement and supervise the bereavement program, and deliver related services.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the bereavement services program utilizing professional staff and volunteers.
• Oversee adequacy and appropriateness of bereavement programs for patient and family members.
• Develop new bereavement programs and services as needed.
• Develop educational programs and materials for patients/families, staff, and the community regarding loss, grief and coping with bereavement.
• Assist Hospice in educational training program.
• Design materials for distribution to families eligible for and/or receiving Hospice bereavement services.
• Plan, implement and supervise bereavement group events.
• Supervise support staff involved in bereavement program.
• Oversee bereavement follow-up by patient care staff and volunteers.
• Oversee the volunteer component of the bereavement services.
• Conduct the bereavement section of the IDG conference.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (degree in social work preferred).
• Master’s in Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field (preferred).
• Experience or education in grief or loss counseling required.
• Active patient contact within past three years (preferred).
• Ability to supervise others appropriately.

Equal Opportunity Employer

First Call Hospice & Palliative Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.