Bereavement Facilitator

If you are looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, JOIN OUR TEAM at Hospice of Lenawee! For us, it is not just a job, it's a calling! We've been providing compassionate, patient and family-centered care to the people of our community during and after the last season of life since 1982.

Hospice of Lenawee is hiring for a:
Full-time Bereavement Facilitator

We are looking for a Bereavement Facilitator. A person who exhibits the excellence, compassion, and integrity Hospice of Lenawee brings to the end-of-life journey. Someone who feels a genuine calling to serve our mission.

We offer:

• A positive work-life balance
• Generous paid time off
• 11 paid holidays including your birthday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term & Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 403b match
• Mileage reimbursement

Come find out why Hospice of Lenawee continues to be voted
Lenawee County's Best Non-Profit for SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW
AND
Lenawee County's Best Hospice for TWO YEARS IN A ROW!
General Statement of Duties: The Bereavement Facilitator supports the mission of Hospice of Lenawee by providing supportive services to patient and family members of Hospice of Lenawee, and the greater community. The Bereavement Staff person is responsible for presenting services that encourage the grief process according to patient and family needs.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Provides bereavement care to Hospice of Lenawee families from patient admission to a minimum of 13 months after the death of the patient.
• Participates in Hospice Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.
• Participates in the orientation of HOL volunteers as related to follow-up bereavement care and the grief process.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and current client records and reports related to all bereavement services and volunteers.
• Responds to community requests regarding grief and bereavement as related to death and dying as requested by Director of Bereavement Services.
• Responds to Hospice of Lenawee and community bereavement needs in an on-call basis, as requested.
• Works with patients and families in a non-judgmental manner to facilitate anticipatory grief and to educate.
• Assesses intake calls and gives the appropriate information for care or referral.
• Counsels individuals and families regarding grief and loss issues.
• Participates in developing programs related to grief.
• Develops and updates bibliographical materials and library resources, which will be made available to the greater community.
• Participates in presentations on grief related to death and dying in the community.
• Facilitates support groups and regularly assesses the continuation of such groups based on group participation, attendance, and community need.
• Assesses a wide variety of grief reactions including normal, complicated, delayed, etc. as related to death and dying.
• Makes appropriate referrals to community resources.
• Responsible for learning and utilizing technology made available by the agency to increase efficiency, communication, and performance of duties.
• Be knowledgeable of and follow policies and procedures set by Hospice of Lenawee.
• Holds all patient information in strictest confidence and discloses information and data only to persons authorized by Hospice of Lenawee.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as determined appropriate by supervisory staff and/or management.
• Demonstrates willingness and flexibility to work different and/or extended shifts when needed.
• Presents appropriate professional appearance in accordance with Hospice of Lenawee policies.
• Attends staff meetings and completes all mandatory training.
• Complies with attendance policy and is physically at assigned location to fulfill job responsibilities and functions.

Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to respond to a community crisis situation with appropriate skills and interventions as needed for the individuals involved in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the grief process and the impact of grief on family systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the group process and the ability to facilitate group discussions.
• Demonstrates exceptional skill in counseling grieving people.
• Knowledge of and ability to assess suicide ideation.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
• Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to interact positively and professionally with patients, families, and other team members.
• Demonstrates ability to function as a team member, collaborate with coworkers on different shifts, positions, and departments to promote teamwork and inclusion.
• Demonstrates interest, compassion, and empathy for the terminally ill and is comfortable with issues of death and dying.
• Is self-aware and asks for help when the need arises.
• Demonstrates ability to read, write, and follow direction and instruction.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

Education/Credentials:

• Baccalaureate degree in Human Services with a major concentration in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Health Related Field.
• Completion of studies in grief theory.
• Valid driver license and vehicle with current insurance.

Experience:

• Clinical counseling experience pertinent to issues of death, loss and grief.
• Experience with dying patients and their families.
• Experience working with community resources.

Position Status/Classification: Exempt, Regular, Salary, Patient Care
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EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday