Hospice Bereavement Coordinator

Day City Hospice; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous time-off accruals

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Merit increases

Job summary

Day City Hospice in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a professional for grief counseling coordination to deliver compassionate care to families. The role involves planning bereavement programs and providing support to hospice personnel coping with grief.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience in grief counseling. A valid driver’s license is required. The company offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits and generous time-off policies.

Qualifications

• Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues.
• Experience counseling individuals and/or groups regarding loss.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment and delivery of grief counseling services.
• Plan for bereavement program development and expansion.
• Provide bereavement support and referral services.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of grief response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience in grief or loss counseling

Job description

At Day City Hospice, we’re proudly Ohio‑made—and deeply committed to the communities we serve. Every decision we make centers on what matters most: delivering compassionate, personalized care that honors the wishes of our patients and their families.

We believe exceptional care starts with an exceptional team. That’s why we’ve built a supportive environment designed to help you thrive—offering manageable caseloads, no on‑call responsibilities and the flexibility you need to provide meaningful, patient‑centered care.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a lasting impact while maintaining work‑life balance, we’d love to meet you.

What We Offer

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match
• Generous time‑off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Merit increases
• Employee discount programs

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services (one‑to‑one, groups and ongoing follow‑up) to ensure timely and appropriate services are provided to family caregivers
• Plan for bereavement program development, expansion and refinement through annual evaluation of services
• Provide bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work‑related grief through one‑to‑one counseling, supervision of interns providing one‑to‑one counseling and referral to community resources
• Provide bereavement information and referral services to callers from the community. Expand and maintain community resource list as needed
• Assist as needed in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs (e.g., yearly retreats, weekly support groups)
• Function independently, but seek and accept guidance from other members of the team and/or members of the community
• Participate in hospice activities such as in‑service education, hospice personnel meetings and relevant committees

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience/education in grief or loss counseling
• Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of grief response and experience counseling individuals and/or groups regarding loss
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required