Bereavement Coordinator jobs in Charlotte, NC

We our currently seeking a Bereavement Coordinator to join our team! If you are interested in a rewarding opportunity with a dynamic healthcare provider, apply today!

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK HERE?

We believe in making our people the foundation of who we are. We want a workplace centered on kindness, caring, and compassion where team members meet the high standards and expectations our Patients and their families deserve. We are proud to offer:

Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Accident, Critical Illness and other voluntary insurance plans

Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay

Free Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for Career Advancement

*Please note that some benefits may only be available to full-time employees and/or certain employee classifications.

OUR WORKPLACE

We are a small but growing NC Hospice Agency. Our company is committed to providing the highest quality of care and services assuring human dignity and quality of life for our patients, their families, and our employees.

JOB SUMMARY

The Bereavement Coordinator’s role is to provide supportive services to help meet the needs of the terminally ill Hospice patient and family as needed. To provide aid and understanding to the family in time of bereavement for a period of 13 months following the death of the hospice patient. To work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care. Responsible for developing, implementing and supervising the bereavement program and for the delivery of related services

Some of the job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Manage the bereavement services program utilizing professional staff and volunteers as needed and following hospice guidelines for bereavement follow up.

Ability to function independently but also able to accept guidance from the IDG and others.

Oversee adequacy and appropriateness of bereavement programs for patient and family members.

Develop new bereavement programs and services as needed for hospice and the community.

Develop educational programs and materials for patients/families, staff and the community regarding loss, grief and coping with bereavement.

Design materials for distribution to families eligible for and/or receiving Hospice bereavement services.

Plan, implement and supervise bereavement group events.

Supervise support staff involved in bereavement program.

Oversee bereavement follow-up by patient care staff and volunteers.

Attend and participate in IDG.

Participate in the maintenance of the bereavement component of the community and staff resource libraries.

Participate in the orientation and training of new employees and volunteers working in the Hospice program

Knowledge and commitment to the Hospice concept.

REQUIREMENTS

Educational/Degree: Bachelor’s degree or Theological degree from a school of divinity or a master’s degree from an accredited school of social work.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to supervise others appropriately. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.

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Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person