What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bereavement Coordinator position at Ambercare?
Ambercare is looking for a full-time Bereavement Coordinator to join our fast growing hospice team in the city of Albuquerque!
Earn up to $55,000/annually, generous 401(k) retirement plan and the opportunity to work with a supportive, caring team.
What We offer:
- Great culture and team atmosphere
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Generous time off accruals
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
What Youll Do:
- Coordinates the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services (one-to-one, groups, and ongoing follow-up) to ensure timely and appropriate services are provided to family caregivers
- Plans for Bereavement Program development, expansion and refinement through annual evaluation of services
- Provides bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work related grief through on-to-one counseling, supervision of interns providing one-to-one counseling, and referral to community resources
- Provides bereavement information and referral services to callers from the community. Expands and maintains community resource list as needed
- Assists as needed in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs (i.e., yearly retreats, weekly support groups)
- Functions independently, but seeks and accepts guidance from other members of the team and or members of the community
- Participates in hospice activities such as in-service education, hospice personnel meetings, and relevant committees
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in related field
- Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or in groups regarding loss
- Valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required
