Bereavement Coordinator

What We offer: Monday-Friday - Daytime schedule with autonomy to manage and coordinate patient visits throughout the day. Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability) 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match Generous time off accruals Paid holidays Mileage reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Employee Discount Programs What You’ll Do: Coordinates the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services (one-to-one, groups, and ongoing follow-up) to ensure timely and appropriate services are provided to family caregivers Plans for Bereavement Program development, expansion and refinement through annual evaluation of services Provides bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work related grief through on-to-one counseling, supervision of interns providing one-to-one counseling, and referral to community resources Provides bereavement information and referral services to callers from the community. Expands and maintains community resource list as needed Assists as needed in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs (i.e., yearly retreats, weekly support groups) Functions independently, but seeks and accepts guidance from other members of the team and or members of the community Participates in hospice activities such as in-service education, hospice personnel meetings, and relevant committees Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or in groups regarding loss Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required ACHOS Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.