Bereavement Coordinator Hospice

PruittHealth•Norcross, GA

10h

About The Position

Job Purpose: To plan and coordinator bereavement services for PruittHealth Hospice families and patients • Previous training and/or experience in death and loss issues. • Ability to interact with a variety of different age groups. • Ability to work well independently and within an interdisciplinary team setting. • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and groups. • Ability to handle confidential matters. • Ability to work a flexible schedule. • Possess knowledge of computer software, including proficiency in word-processing. Other Division or Job-Specific Essential Administrative Functions: • Plan, organize, implement and monitor the PruittHealth Hospice bereavement care. • Supervise bereavement care volunteers and develop volunteer inservice trainings. • Develop a bereavement plan of care for PruittHealth Hospice families. • Review bereavement assessment. • Refer families to other community resources as appropriate. • Organize and facilitate bereavement counseling groups. • Serve as a bereavement representative at PruittHealth Hospice interdisciplinary team meetings. • Document interventions with patients and families and update bereavement care plans accordingly. • Present training sessions on grief and loss to new hospice volunteers as part of the overall volunteer training program. • Assist in conducting educational workshops for the community. • Assist in providing bereavement support to staff members of facilities where hospice patients reside. • Coordinate with the Director of Health Services (DHS) and the interdisciplinary team that the needs of patients and families are being met related to bereavement. • Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or the Administrator.

Requirements

Completion of a Master’s degree from an accredited theological school/seminary.
Completion of 1-4 units in Clinical Pastoral Education from a nationally recognized provider.
Two years of ministerial experience.
Appropriate endorsement within his/her denomination (e.g., ordination).
Previous training and/or experience in death and loss issues.
Current Driver’s License and Automobile Liability Insurance
Ability to interact with a variety of different age groups.
Ability to work well independently and within an interdisciplinary team setting.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and groups.
Ability to handle confidential matters.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Possess knowledge of computer software, including proficiency in word-processing.

Nice To Haves

Attendance – must maintain timely, regular attendance.
Punctuality.
Professional appearance.
Communicates well with patients/residents/clients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors, patients/residents/clients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor.
Answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, implement and monitor the PruittHealth Hospice bereavement care.
Supervise bereavement care volunteers and develop volunteer inservice trainings.
Develop a bereavement plan of care for PruittHealth Hospice families.
Review bereavement assessment.
Refer families to other community resources as appropriate.
Organize and facilitate bereavement counseling groups.
Serve as a bereavement representative at PruittHealth Hospice interdisciplinary team meetings.
Document interventions with patients and families and update bereavement care plans accordingly.
Present training sessions on grief and loss to new hospice volunteers as part of the overall volunteer training program.
Assist in conducting educational workshops for the community.
Assist in providing bereavement support to staff members of facilities where hospice patients reside.
Coordinate with the Director of Health Services (DHS) and the interdisciplinary team that the needs of patients and families are being met related to bereavement.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or the Administrator.