What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spiritual & Grief Counselor - Waukesha & Jefferson Counties position at Agrace HospiceCare?
Job Details
Job Location
Oconomowoc / Waukesha - Oconomowoc, WI
Position Type
Full Time
Travel Percentage
Driving
Job Shift
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Agrace is a nonprofit, community health care organization that is nationally recognized as a leader in the hospice industry. Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill or grieving.
Agrace has a strong culture of employee engagement. In 2023, Agrace was named the #1 Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal and Energage, and #79 of the top 100 companies in the country among those with an employee base of 500 to 999 workers!
Hours0.8 FTE (32 hrs / wk); 8a-5pOn Call Rotation1 weekend / quarter
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH (AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY)
The Spiritual and Grief Counselor works on a collaborative interdisciplinary team including Nurses, Social Workers, CNAs, and Clinical Assistants.
The supervisors seem to truly care about our well-being and the mission and actual practice of our care seem to truly align! I have not felt that anywhere else before" - Agrace Spiritual and Grief Counseling Employee
HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS ROLE (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
The Spiritual and Grief Counselor serves the interdisciplinary team by responding to referrals, developing and carrying out individualized care plans, and providing individual and group spiritual and grief support.
- Patient and Family Assessments
Respond to referrals from clinical teams by contacting the patient and / or family to establish counseling relationship and expectations.
Develop an individualized bereavement plan of care to address the full scope of survivor needs.
Develop, implement, and facility support groups for Agrace families / community members
Participate in internal work groups, meetings and committees relative to position responsibilities
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
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At Agrace we are strengthened by the diverse experiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients, and clients.
Together, we pursue a vision of equity-in which every Agrace staff member is treated fairly, and every patient and client experiences the respectful, individualized care they need and deserve.
We foster a culture of belonging and inclusion that celebrates people's uniqueness and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections.
Agrace HospiceCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
