Bereavement Coordinator Hospice

Bereavement Coordinator

To plan and coordinate bereavement services for PruittHealth Hospice families and patients

Previous training and/or experience in death and loss issues

Ability to interact with a variety of different age groups

Ability to work well independently and within an interdisciplinary team setting

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and groups

Ability to handle confidential matters

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Possess knowledge of computer software, including proficiency in word-processing

Plan, organize, implement and monitor the PruittHealth Hospice bereavement care

Supervise bereavement care volunteers and develop volunteer inservice trainings

Develop a bereavement plan of care for PruittHealth Hospice families

Review bereavement assessment

Refer families to other community resources as appropriate

Organize and facilitate bereavement counseling groups

Serve as a bereavement representative at PruittHealth Hospice interdisciplinary team meetings

Document interventions with patients and families and update bereavement care plans accordingly

Present training sessions on grief and loss to new hospice volunteers as part of the overall volunteer training program

Assist in conducting educational workshops for the community

Assist in providing bereavement support to staff members of facilities where hospice patients reside

Coordinate with the Director of Health Services and the interdisciplinary team that the needs of patients and families are being met related to bereavement

Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or the Administrator

Bachelor's degree in the area of human relations (psychology, religion, sociology, social work, counseling) required

Master's degree in Social Work or Chaplaincy required

Current Professional License as applicable

Current Driver's License and Automobile Liability Insurance

Ability to work effectively independently and within an interdisciplinary team

Orientation to PruittHealth Hospice and any other training that may be necessary to complete the assigned duties effectively

Satisfactory results of criminal history check and Office of the Inspector General Sanction Check

Free from the illegal use of drugs, and free from the use and effect of drugs and alcohol in the workplace

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Excellent Organizational skills

Has never been shown by credible evidence to have abused, neglected, sexually assaulted, exploited, or deprived any person or to have subjected to any person to serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly negligent misconduct as evidenced by an oral or written statement to this effect obtained at the time of application

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.