Hospice Bereavement Coordinator

**Job Description** As the Bereavement Coordinator. You will be is responsible to plan, implement, and maintain a bereavement program to meet the needs of families and caregivers from Symphony Hospice, Inc for up to one year following the death of the individual hospice patient. Responsibilities consist of but not limited to: * 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. * 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 inservice education, hospice meetings, and relevant committees. Qualifications: * Knowledge of HOSPICE MD System * 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. Compensation: Starting rate of $33\.00 hourly. (Based on level of experience.) Pay: From $33\.00 per hour Work Location: In person