Regional Bereavement Coordinator (57736)

Regional Bereavement Coordinator

Great Lakes Health Partners - Hybrid

As the nation’s first home care company, Interim HealthCare understands the importance of home to the clients and patients we serve. We are currently seeking an Bereavement Coordinator who shares our values to support our Clients and their families.  If you’re ready to use your people skills in significant ways that make every day rewarding, you are made for this!

General Purpose:

Responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining a bereavement program to meet the needs of bereaved families and/or caregivers for 12 months following the death of the hospice patient.

Why Interim Healthcare:

• $70,000 - $75,000/year
• Work/life balance with 15 days of PTO and 7 paid holidays
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
• PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits

Essential Functions:

• Primarily responsible for coordinating the assessment of grief following the death of the patient, determining the bereaves needs and ensure timely and appropriate services in response.
• Provides bereavement of individual, family, and group counseling, in addition to bereavement workshops, events, while also making appropriate referrals for such services.
• Primarily responsible for collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to develop an appropriate bereavement plan of care.
• Regularly attends IDG meetings reviewing active patients, and participates in the development of the IDG plan of care for active patients as indicated.
• Acts as the primary resource for bereavement training of the IDG and other employees.
• Primarily responsible for training and oversight of bereavement volunteers.
• Acts as a primary resource regarding bereavement information to the community served.
• Maintains bereavement services files until the bereaved is discharged or 12 months following the death of the patient whichever occurs first.
• Participates in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, including the regular evaluation of the bereavement program.
• Participates in program budget preparation as assigned
• Completes other assignments as requested and assigned.
• May have access to personal health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities.  Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• College degree in a discipline which provides theory and experience with: grief response, anticipatory as well as post loss; normal vs. pathological response and appropriate intervention.  This may include Masters or Doctoral preparation in social work, psychology, counseling or equivalent theological education.
• One (1) year experience in the past three (3) years in individual, family or group bereavement counseling if such intervention is designated as part of the hospice’s expected scope of responsibilities.
• One (1) year appropriate supervisory or program coordination experience that is relevant to the supervision of bereavement volunteers and the implementation of a multi-faceted bereavement program.
• Able to provide proof of valid driver’s license, if applicable.
• Able to provide proof of auto liability insurance if assignment includes driving own vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: 

• Current knowledge of anticipatory, normal and pathological grief process and response, as well as appropriate types of intervention.
• Knowledge and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Able to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group.
• Able to effectively communicate with clinical and non-clinical employees, patients and family/caregivers.
• Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks.
• Able to effectively deal with multiple changes.
• Meets applicable federal and state health requirements to provide patient/family care as appropriate.
• Meets the requirements of federal and state criminal and abuse background checks where applicable.

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Care Administrators. Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates home care professionals, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of Home Care Administrators who are making a genuine difference in the lives of others through the meaningful work they do.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.