Bereavement Coordinator plans and provides bereavement counseling and support to survivors. Assesses individual needs and coordinates with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and deliver a holistic support plan. Being a Bereavement Coordinator guides survivors to appropriate bereavement resources. Facilitates grief support group sessions. Additionally, Bereavement Coordinator requires a bachelor's degree in social work. May require the applicable State License to Practice Clinical Social Work. Typically reports to a manager. The Bereavement Coordinator occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Bereavement Coordinator typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Only Angels Home Healthcare, LLC in Wichita, KS is looking for one volunteer bereavement coordinator to join our 12 person strong team. We are located on 1624 S Rutan Ave Suite A. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, motivated, and reliable.
Volunteer Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice
Duties
Plan, implement and maintain a bereavement program that supports the families/ caregivers of the deceased for up to one (1) year after the patient’s death.
Position Responsibilities
Ensure that a Bereavement Assessment is done within 5 days of admission as part of the comprehensive assessment.
Development and Implementation of the Bereavement plan of care for the bereaved following the hospice patient’s death. The Bereavement Plan of Care is developed using
· The bereavement assessment;
· The risk assessment;
· Input from the IDG re: bereavement issues during care of the patient as well as at the death visit; and
· Interaction with the bereaved following the patient’s death.
· Provide bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work related grief
· Provide education to the IDG regarding bereavement issues.
· Provide memorial services, grief support groups, community education, sends mailings, bereavement calls, bereavement visits, and other services when deemed necessary.
· Provide referrals to community resources and professional services when deemed necessary.
· Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her bereavement practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading.
Job Conditions
· The ability to access patients’ homes which may not routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
· Physical activities will include walking, sitting, stooping and standing.
Equipment operation
· Utilization of calculator, multi-line phone, copy machine, and other office equipment.
Company information
Have access to patient medical records
Qualifications:
· Experience with counseling individuals and/or groups.
· A qualified professional with experience or education in grief or loss counseling.
· one years related experience preferred.
· Must have driver’s license.
· The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
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