Hospice Bereavement Coordinator

About the role

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. We know there's no place like home, and that's why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Hospice Bereavement Coordinator.

What you'll bring as Hospice Bereavement Coordinator

• 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 and caregivers.
• Provides spiritual support and/or counsel to patients, families, and staff consistent with patient and families' belief systems.
• Plans 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, and supervision of interns providing one-to-one counseling.
• Assists in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support.
• Functions independently but seeks and accepts guidance from other members of the interdisciplinary group, or from a member of the community.
• Contacts clergy or appropriate representatives of patients or families as indicated.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, or related fields; or 8 years' relevant experience.
• 1 year of relevant experience in a counselor role in a Home Health service or Hospice environment is required.
• Experience in family therapy regarding loss, grief, death and dying.
• Excellent organization, analytical, decision-making and communication skills.
• Able and willing to travel up to 50% as needed to support business and patient needs.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver's license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks.

Benefits

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(K) with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement.

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.