Bereavement Coordinator - Hospice

About the role

Hospice of the Midwest is seeking a caring, empathetic, and organized Bereavement Coordinator located at 20 Lake Street North, Ste. 201, Forest Lake, MN 55025. The role involves providing compassionate bereavement support to individuals and families coping with loss, requiring excellent interpersonal skills, experience in grief counseling or social work, and a dedication to supporting individuals through the grieving journey. The position offers a supportive environment where skills and empathy can shine.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate individual, group, and follow-up grief counseling for families and caregivers
• Oversee the development and improvement of the Bereavement Program
• Provide emotional support to hospice staff coping with work-related grief
• Offer bereavement information and referrals to community members
• Assist in planning activities, including wellness retreats and weekly support groups
• Participate in staff education, IDT meetings, and relevant organizational committees
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations
• Pursue ongoing training to enhance professional skills and knowledge in grief support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent theological degree or Master’s degree in Social Work with qualifications of experience in clinical grief counseling; experience with death and dying
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, counseling (or related field) or graduate of an accredited theology or chaplaincy program (DB, MDiv or equivalent theological degree) required
• Master’s degree in Social Work Counseling or other related field strongly preferred; Thanatology