Bereavement Coordinator jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Our Company

Gentiva Hospice is member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.

Overview

We’re looking for a Bereavement Coordinator - Volunteer Coordinator to join our team.

You will report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator. You’ll be responsible for identifying the bereavement needs and providing the highest quality service to meet those needs.

• You’ll be providing bereavement needs to families, staff and volunteers

• You’ll be gathering information to develop the family bereavement service needs

• You’ll maximize family access to resources including volunteers, groups, and referrals

• You’ll be supervising all volunteer activity in the local area of service

• You’ll be recruiting, training and retaining volunteers

About You

• Undergraduate degree in human service field required*.

• Graduate degree preferred if providing counseling.

• Clinical experience in the areas of life-threatening and chronic illness, grief and loss counseling, individual, family and group therapy

*In the event the candidate has an undergraduate degree in a field other than human services, equivalent experience and training in grief and loss counseling may be considered to meet this qualification.

• Clinical experience in the areas of life-threatening and chronic illness, grief and loss counseling, individual, family and group therapy. One year required; three years preferred related clinical experience in varied multi-disciplinary settings and one year experience in a healthcare setting.

• Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice and the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO

• Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program

• Competitive Salaries

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position

• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

• We are proud to be an EEO employer

• We maintain a drug-free workplace

ReqID: 2023-78219
Category: Administrative/Clerical
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice
Type of Service: Hospice Only