Hospice Bereavement Coordinator - HomeCare

About the role

To provide supportive services to help meet the needs of the terminally ill Hospice patient and family as needed.

To provide assistance and understanding to the family in time of bereavement.

To work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and supervise the bereavement program and related services.
• Manage the bereavement services program utilizing professional staff and volunteers.
• Oversee adequacy and appropriateness of bereavement programs for patient and family members.
• Develop new bereavement programs and services which will include educational programs and materials for Patients/families, and the community regarding loss, grief and coping with bereavement.
• Participate in Hospice educational programs.
• Design materials for distribution to families eligible for and/or receiving Hospice bereavement services.
• Plan, implement and supervise bereavement group events.
• Oversee bereavement follow-up by patient care staff and volunteers.
• Attend and participate in IDG conference relative to bereavement risk assessment and follow up.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree with training in pastoral care, 1 year experience in pastoral care, including experience in counseling the dying and grieving.
• PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Graduate from an accredited institution of social work or theology, more than 1 year of supporting the dying and grieving.