Bereavement Coordinator

The Bereavement Coordinator is responsible for implementing, managing, supervising and coordinating the full range of comprehensive grief support services to families and caregivers of hospice patients. The Bereavement Coordinator provides support via telephone, mail, and in person through individual grief support, memorial services, grief workshops, family assessment and conference.

EDUCATION/TRAIN ING REQUIRED:

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Valid Florida Driver’s License.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to work flexible hours. Experience in counseling and/or work with aging. Must be able to work independently and in an interdisciplinary environment. Bereavement training preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to access patient homes and meeting locations including those without elevators. Able to work under varying levels of stress. Able to lift, push, pull twenty-five (25) pounds without difficulty. Good audio and visual acuity. Able to work in various facility and home environments including those with exposure to tobacco smoke and pets.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensure departmental compliance with all Medicare/Medicaid, Federal, state, NHPCO and CHAP regulatory requirements relating to bereavement services.

2. Provide coordination of bereavement support and services to family and caregivers hospice patients.

3. Coordinates contact with the bereaved within appropriate time frames as indicated on the bereavement assessment and bereavement plan of care.

4. Evaluate survivor’s grief support needs and develop individualized care plan.

5. Maintain accurate and quality documentation of all bereavement activities within specified time frames in SFR designated electronic health record.

6. Acts as a consultant/resource person to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members regarding pre-bereavement and bereavement.

7. Provides education on topics related to grief and bereavement, including assistance with new employee and volunteer orientation.

8. Organizes and facilitates memorial services and bereavement special programs for survivors.

9. Organizes and facilitates grief support groups on that support the needs of the community.

10. Develops, revises and maintains bereavement policies and procedures in conjunction with the COO and Compliance Officer.

11. Participate in performance improvement activities as needed.

12. Responsible for knowledge in all areas of theories of grief and loss, appropriate grief interventions, crisis interventions, group dynamics, and systems theories.

13. Other duties as assigned.
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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• What is your required salary?
• Do you currently reside in Brevard County as this is not a remote position? Yes or No

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person