Hospice Bereavement Program Lead

Angels Care Hospice; Imperial (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Angels Care Hospice is seeking a Bereavement Coordinator to plan, implement, and maintain a bereavement program for families and caregivers in a hospice setting.

The role involves coordinating grief counseling, developing and evaluating the bereavement program, and supporting hospice personnel through grief. Strong teamwork, communication, and understanding of hospice philosophy are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent theological degree or Master’s in Social Work required.
• Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death & dying issues required.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy.
• Good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Understanding of grief response and counseling experience.
• Licensed driver with insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services.
• Plans for Bereavement Program development, expansion and refinement through annual evaluation of services.
• Provides bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work related grief through one-to-one counseling.
• Assists as needed in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs.
• Participates in hospice activities such as in service education, personnel meetings, and relevant committees.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Determines the level of care and support of bereaving families and significant others following the death of a hospice patient.
• Reflects the needs of the family in the bereavement care plan and updates and revisions are conducted on an ongoing basis.
• Implements the Plan of Care provisions related to the bereavement needs of families & significant others.

Skills

Bereavement counseling

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent theological degree

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Angels Care Hospice is seeking a Bereavement Coordinator to plan, implement, and maintain a bereavement program for families and caregivers in a hospice setting.

The role involves coordinating grief counseling, developing and evaluating the bereavement program, and supporting hospice personnel through grief. Strong teamwork, communication, and understanding of hospice philosophy are essential.