Hospice Bereavement Program Specialist

Angels Care Hospice; McCook (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Angels Care Hospice seeks a Bereavement Coordinator to plan, implement, and maintain a bereavement program serving families and caregivers. The role focuses on coordinating grief counseling, developing program growth, and providing support to hospice staff dealing with grief.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work or equivalent theology degree, plus experience with death/dying issues and strong communication. A driving license is required for site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent theological degree.
• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death & dying issues.
• 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 experience with counseling.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured.

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, hospice 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

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent theological degree

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Angels Care Hospice seeks a Bereavement Coordinator to plan, implement, and maintain a bereavement program serving families and caregivers. The role focuses on coordinating grief counseling, developing program growth, and providing support to hospice staff dealing with grief.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work or equivalent theology degree, plus experience with death/dying issues and strong communication. A driving license is required for site visits.