Position: Bereavement Coordinator

Pay: $24.00 / hr. to $29.00 / hr. Depending on Experience

Bereavement Coordinator helps the bereaved utilize the benefits of a Bereavement Plan of Care (BR POC) upon admission to hospice. The primary role is to offer help with grief through calls, mailings, visits, and other activities, interventions, or referrals to outside organizations. The BC is part of the Bereavement Team composed of the Volunteer Coordinator, Social Worker, Chaplain, Administrator, and specially trained Bereavement Volunteers.

Caris Healthcare’s mission is to provide hospice care with grace. Serving patients throughout the Southeast region, we support our team members, patients and their families with compassion, accountability, respect, integrity and service. If you are ready for a rewarding career with a company that offers employees a culture of integrity and excellence, consider joining the Caris Healthcare team.

At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide. Full Time Benefits include:

Competitive Salary
Bonus Eligibility
Eligible for benefits within 60 days
Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
Earned Time Off
401 (K) plan with company match
Paid Training
Mileage Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Scheduling
Career Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

1. Provides emotional support to bereaved parties by phone and/or in person.
2. Collects information related to funeral services and receiving of friends; communicates this information to the Interdisciplinary Team.
3. Assists the Volunteer Coordinator as needed.
4. Assists with macro/community liaison work to help advance program expansions, such as community support groups.
5. Participates in scheduled education conference calls as arranged by Admin/FSC.
6. Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and attends IDG team meetings.
7. Participates in Performance Improvement activities as requested by the Administrator and/or the Patient Care Manager.
8. Assists with planning and implementing the annual memorial service.
9. Oversees completion of documentation on each individualized bereavement care plan. Reviews existing bereavement care plan with the IDG to revise and update.
10. Participates in the bereavement process by making 6 months/12-month telephone contacts with families and updates the bereavement plan of care.
11. Maintains Bereavement Activity Records and reviews EMR for timely completion of Bereavement follow up activity.
12. Establish connections with local organizations to allow families/caregivers to have additional support if needed.
13. Facilitate and offer Grief Support to caregivers, community, and referral partners; including but not limited to facilitating Support Groups.
14. Offer referrals to community mental health and other professional helps as needed.
15. Communicate declination of bereavement mailings to the Support Center.

Qualifications

1. Must meet all the qualifications of the Bereavement Coordinator job description.
2. Must have at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting.
3. Must hold a professional degree in Social Work or Chaplaincy.

If you see yourself as a good fit and want to join our team apply today! Caris HealthCare is an affiliate of NHC. EOE

New Referral

BEREAVEMENT COORDINATOR