Hospice of the Midwest

The Bereavement Coordinator is responsible to plan, implement, and maintain a bereavement program to meet the needs of families/caregivers from Abode Healthcare for up to one (1) year following the death of the individual hospice patient.

• 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 one-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 interdisciplinary group, or from member of the community
• Participates in hospice activities such as in-service education, hospice personnel meetings, and relevant committees
• Advances professional knowledge and skills 
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent theological degree from college or university.  Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues – OR – Master's degree in Social Work with qualifications of experienced clinical grief counseling
• Ability to work as a team member
• Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
• Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or in groups regarding loss
• If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order

At Hospice of the Midwest, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, Hospice of the Midwest is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about Hospice of the Midwest, please visit hospiceofthemidwest.com. Follow us on Facebook.