Capital Hospice & Palliative Care
Capital Hospice & Palliative Care - Bereavement Coordinator
Capital Hospice & Palliative Care, Villa Park, Illinois, United States, 60181
Bereavement Coordinator
Employer: Capital Hospice & Palliative Care Role Summary: The Bereavement Coordinator develops, implements, and maintains a bereavement program to support families and caregivers for up to one year following the death of a hospice patient. Responsibilities
Coordinates personal and group grief counseling and follow-up services to families and caregivers. Plans and expands the bereavement program through annual evaluation of services. Provides bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work-related grief, including one-to-one counseling, supervision of interns, and referral to community resources. Provides bereavement information and referral services to community callers, and expands the community resource list. Assists in evaluating and planning staff support services such as yearly retreats and weekly support groups. Functions independently while collaborating within the interdisciplinary team. Participates in hospice education, personnel meetings, and relevant committees. Advances professional knowledge and skills; participates in quality assessment and performance improvement teams. Accepts and performs related duties as required. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent theological degree, or Master’s degree in Social Work with experience in clinical grief counseling. Experience working with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues. Ability to work as a team member. Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy. Good verbal, written, and organizational communication skills. Understanding of grief response with experience counseling individuals or groups about loss. Licensed driver with an insured automobile if home visits are required. Other Information Job Posted by ApplicantPro Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other
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Employer: Capital Hospice & Palliative Care Role Summary: The Bereavement Coordinator develops, implements, and maintains a bereavement program to support families and caregivers for up to one year following the death of a hospice patient. Responsibilities
Coordinates personal and group grief counseling and follow-up services to families and caregivers. Plans and expands the bereavement program through annual evaluation of services. Provides bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work-related grief, including one-to-one counseling, supervision of interns, and referral to community resources. Provides bereavement information and referral services to community callers, and expands the community resource list. Assists in evaluating and planning staff support services such as yearly retreats and weekly support groups. Functions independently while collaborating within the interdisciplinary team. Participates in hospice education, personnel meetings, and relevant committees. Advances professional knowledge and skills; participates in quality assessment and performance improvement teams. Accepts and performs related duties as required. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent theological degree, or Master’s degree in Social Work with experience in clinical grief counseling. Experience working with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues. Ability to work as a team member. Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy. Good verbal, written, and organizational communication skills. Understanding of grief response with experience counseling individuals or groups about loss. Licensed driver with an insured automobile if home visits are required. Other Information Job Posted by ApplicantPro Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other
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