Bereavement Coordinator- Hospice

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Description PeaceHealth is seeking a Bereavement Coordinator- Hospice for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Day position. This position is for the Children's Bereavement Program. Candidates with strong experience supporting children through grief are highly preferred. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $33.13 - $49.69. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. Job Summary This position is responsible for the coordinating all aspects of the Hospice Bereavement Services Program offered to grieving families. These services are offered in a collaborative and interdisciplinary manner. Details of the position: Establishes, coordinates, and oversees bereavement follow-up services including delivery of letters, cards, etc. to families and mailings to bereaved families; assessing bereavement support needs and triage appropriately; carrying a case load of at-risk families. Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates bereavement volunteers in collaboration with the volunteer coordinator. Trains volunteers and staff in bereavement and orients all new staff to bereavement protocol. Facilitates periodic commemorative services for staff, hospice families, and the community at large including a hospice fundraiser. Coordinates and/or facilitates all community-wide bereavement support groups. Offers bereavement support community wide as time and need indicate. Promotes bereavement support groups and other bereavement support services to the community. Participates in program evaluation and ongoing process improvement. Maintains an active role in the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team. Performs other duties as assigned. What you bring: Master's Degree Required: in related field, or a combination of education and experience that provides the caregiver with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job and Master's Degree Preferred: Counseling or Social Work Minimum of 2 years Required: Counseling, guidance or social work experience and Preferred: Experience in Hospice concept of care Required: Driver's License OR, WA or AK as applicable, and proof of auto insurance and Preferred: Certified Thanatology Skills Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs. (Required) Ability to work independently and part of a team. (Required) Strong organizational skills. (Required) Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. (Required) Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills. (Required) Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications. (Required) Working Conditions Lifting Consistently operates computer and other office equipment. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work. Environmental Conditions Predominantly operates in an office environment. Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting. Mental/Visual Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. PeaceHealth is committed to the overall w...