Bereavement Coordinator - Delta (Masters degree preferred)

Bereavement Coordinator
Full-time

Find your life’s work at HopeWest as a Bereavement Coordinator, supporting our community members in Delta County when going through a difficult time. This role will work full-time, Mon- Fri 8am-5pm with occasional after hours/weekend support when providing group services and attending summer camp.

You will be part of a team all working together to improve people’s everyday lives when they need help the most.

If you want something “more than a job” - more like a calling – you will find it at HopeWest. If you want to connect with the reasons you chose this rewarding career path, use the experience and education you have gained, and find the joy of changing the world you will love when you become a Bereavement Coordinator with HopeWest across Delta County.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Bereavement Coordinator is responsible for providing counseling, education and support to bereaved adult clients who are coping with serious illness and/or death of a loved one through phone calls, counseling sessions and group support. This person will serve as a resource on psychosocial issues related to coping with a serious illness or grief for other hospice staff and members of our community. They will provide grief in the workplace assistance and other education to community agencies and businesses who are dealing with issues related to serious illness or grief as needed.

• Master’s Degree in a counseling field and/or social work is required.
• Must hold and maintain an active, unrestricted license, such Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or LPCC) Licensed Social Worker (LCSW or CSWC), or Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist (LMFT or MFTC) with the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) prior to first day of work if not already obtained at time of job offer.
• At least one (1) year of experience in counseling and grief work.
• At least one (1) year of experience working with adults and older adults in a related setting.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, unlimited access to reliable transportation, and adequate automobile insurance maintained throughout employment.
• Able to work in a variety of environments.

• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office word processing and excel spreadsheets and functional ability in PowerPoint and Outlook Calendar.
• Proficient ability to learn and retain knowledge of EMR systems.
• Ability to fulfill job description tasks independently.
• Current CPR certification is maintained throughout employment.
• Communicate effectively with others, particularly with those experiencing difficult situations.
• Speaking in front of a group.
• Facilitation of groups of individuals and or teams.
• Time management.

Pay and Benefits:

• $27.00 - $38.00/Hour
• Premium pay for LCSW/LPC and/or bilingual fluency
• Mileage reimbursement of 65cents/mile for work related driving
• Cell phone and laptop provided for documentation
• Employer paid life insurance
• EAP & Disability
• 403b Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations
  
  At HopeWest, we hold strong core values that are followed internally with staff as well as in the daily care of our patients & their loved ones. Employees of HopeWest are ambassadors that help continue our strong reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to feel honor and pride in the work that you do, while supporting a meaningful mission, come join our HopeWest Team!
  
  Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.
  HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. This position will remain open until filled.