What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grief Support Specialist position at AMOREM?
Description : POSITION SUMMARY :
Provide support and counseling to hospice patients, bereaved families and community bereaved. Promote and coordinate presentations in the local school system by collaborating with school personnel. Assist in presenting grief / loss educational programs, serving as a resource to schools, community agencies, workplace, long-term care facilities, and other community groups, as needed.
Requirements :
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :
Master's degree in social work, psychology, or human service degree.
Two years' professional experience required
Experience in bereavement preferred
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Willingness to work with patients / families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness
TRAINING-INITIAL AND ONGOING :
Complete Hospice volunteer / staff training program
Complete Hospice orientation program
Obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year, including mandatory safety in-service
Attend minimum of six staff meetings per year
Attend assigned team meetings every two weeks
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Participate in quality improvement program
Adhere to strict confidentiality
Adhere to safety policy and practices
Complete employee time record accurately on a timely basis
Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
Assist with updating policies and procedures as appropriate
Complete annual TB screening
Assure all license, certifications, continuing education information and any other required documentation are submitted to human resources and kept current
Maintain up-to-date documentation required and specified in Hospice policy and procedure
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
Assess the bereavement needs of assigned bereaved family members on ongoing basis
Complete initial bereavement assessment contact 4-6 weeks following patient's death by home visit, if applicable
Develop appropriate bereavement plan of care and update at least quarterly
Coordinate annual Children's Grief Camp
Collaborate with school personnel to provide grief education and grief support to students
Network with community school counselors / social workers
Serve as a resource to community individuals / groups about bereavement services
Coordinate grief / loss presentations in schools.
Assist in grief education to schools, community agencies, workplace, long-term care facilities, and other groups in the community, as directed by supervisor
Serve palliative care patients as directed by supervisor
Provide support and education to children / families served by Hospice
Attend the visitation / or funeral, as directed by supervisor
Provide support to Kirkwood and Forlines patients and families
Maintain Hospice bereavement family caseload providing counseling, as needed
Facilitate bereavement support groups and presentations, as needed, or directed by supervisor
Provide grief counseling services to community individuals / families as assigned by supervisor
Complete suicide assessment as requested by a supervisor and develop a safe plan
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS :
Visual acuity to read written documentation and computer tasks
Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
Ability to sit as required to perform duties
Ability to stand, bend and lift an average of 30 pounds
Manual dexterity with the ability to manipulate office equipment and complete written documentation
Ability to walk, squat, kneel, climb and balance
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver's license
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