Director of Bereavement

Description

Are you passionate about providing support to individuals and families in their time of grief? Hospice of the Piedmont is looking for a Director of Bereavement to provide leadership, development and support to bereavement services and clinical social workers.  In this role, you will ensure high-quality bereavement and clinical social work services, aligning initiatives to support community needs and the organization's strategic plan. 

Supervises: 

Adult Bereavement Services 

Kids Grief and Healing  

Clinical Social Workers 

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field.   
• Prior experience in a clinical leadership capacity.  
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of bereavement counseling is required.  
• Four years of administrative/management/leadership experience with emphasis on program design and management, compliance, policy and procedure development, staff supervision, and coordination of services.  
• Hospice experience preferred.  
• Knowledge of hospice volunteering, chaplain and social work services preferred. 
• Driver’s license, personal automobile and current automobile liability insurance 

Job Responsibilities: 

Strategic Leadership:

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for Adult Bereavement Services, Kids Grief and Healing, and clinical social workers.
• Lead community program development and agency planning, including policy development to fulfill bereavement and supportive care objectives. 
• Participate in IDG, staff, departmental, and other meetings as appropriate. 

Operational Management: 

• Oversee daily operations of Hospice bereavement and clinical social workers, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Hospice regulations. 
• Monitor and evaluate program operations and service delivery for efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Collaborate with the education department to ensure timely and compliant staff development and in-service education. 
• Provide clinical assessment, counseling, and support to bereaved family members, making community referrals as appropriate. 
• Ensure that the patient and family are at the center of every action and decision. 

Community Engagement: 

• Develop and network with community bereavement, faith-based, veteran, and other programs to improve outcomes. 
• Plan and provide community education on issues of death, loss, and grief to increase utilization of bereavement services. 
• Monitor and evaluate the acceptance of referrals and provision of bereavement services to bereaved individuals and families. 

Staff Development: 

• Provide case consultation to chaplains and social workers as needed. 
• Monitor performance and documentation of direct reports, identifying areas for improvement through audits and training. 
• Regularly evaluate the practice and documentation of staff, using findings to strategize opportunities for improvement. 

In addition to joining a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive impact, we offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. 

Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.