Bereavement Coordinator
Addus HomeCare · Belen, NM · Today
On-siteOTHR$67k/yrFull-time
Earn up to $67,000 annually, plus a generous 401(k) retirement plan and the opportunity to work with a supportive, caring team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Generous time off accruals
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the 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
- 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, supervision of interns providing one-to-one counseling, and referral to community resources
- Provides bereavement information and referral services to callers from the community; expands and maintains community resource list as needed
- Assists as needed in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs (e.g., yearly retreats, weekly support groups)
- Functions independently but seeks and accepts guidance from other members of the team and/or members of the community
- Participates in hospice activities such as in-service education, hospice personnel meetings, and relevant committees
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or in groups regarding loss
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
Pay
Up to $67,000 annually
Schedule
Full-time