Hospice Bereavement and Volunteer Coordinator

Morning Star Hospice and Palliative Care • Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for hospice care, we want to hear from you! At Morning Star Hospice and Palliative Care Solutions, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized end-of-life care to patients and their families. As a leader in hospice care, we focus on enhancing quality of life by offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support. We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Bereavement & Volunteer Coordinator to join our hospice team. This role is essential in ensuring families receive ongoing emotional support after the loss of a loved one while also building and leading a strong volunteer program that enhances the care we provide to patients and families.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work compassionately with patients and families experiencing loss
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field preferred
• Experience in hospice, grief counseling, or bereavement services preferred
• Experience managing or coordinating volunteer programs preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the hospice bereavement program in compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Provide grief support to families for up to 13 months following a patient’s death.
• Conduct bereavement assessments to identify individuals at risk for complicated grief.
• Coordinate grief counseling, support groups, memorial services, and follow-up communications.
• Maintain accurate documentation and bereavement care plans in the EMR.
• Work closely with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to ensure holistic family support.
• Recruit, screen, and onboard hospice volunteers.
• Provide training, supervision, and ongoing support for volunteers.
• Match volunteers with appropriate patient, family, and administrative opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with volunteer documentation and training requirements.
• Track and report volunteer hours and program effectiveness.
• Develop community partnerships to expand the volunteer network.

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• The opportunity to do deeply meaningful work every day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time