Medical Hospice Bereavement Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

**Position Overview**

Lighthouse Hospice is growing and seeking a compassionate and dedicated **Bereavement Coordinator/Administrative Assistant** to join our interdisciplinary care team based out of **Eagle, Idaho**. We believe grief support is a vital part of hospice care, and we're looking for a caring, organized team member to help us support families during and after their loss.

We are seeking a Bereavement Coordinator / Administrative Assistant to work directly under our Director of Social Work. This hybrid role combines meaningful grief support work with administrative responsibilities that keep our social work department running smoothly. Full-time and part-time schedules are available.

***Bereavement Coordination***

* Coordinate and provide grief support to families and caregivers for up to 13 months following a patient's death
* Complete bereavement risk assessments and develop individualized bereavement plans of care
* Make supportive phone calls, send mailings, and conduct home or community visits as needed
* Facilitate or assist with support groups, memorial services, and remembrance events
* Connect families with community grief resources and counseling referrals
* Maintain accurate and timely bereavement documentation in compliance with Medicare and agency requirements
* Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDG) meetings

***Administrative Support***

* Provide administrative support to the Director of Social Work
* Manage scheduling, correspondence, filing, and data entry
* Track bereavement caseloads, mailings, and follow-up timelines
* Assist with reports, audits, and department records
* Help coordinate volunteer involvement in bereavement programs as needed

**What We’re Looking For**

The ideal candidate is:

* Compassionate and patient-centered
* Dependable and flexible
* Comfortable working independently in the field
* Skilled at supporting patients and families through complex emotional situations
* Organized with timely documentation
* A collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team
* Committed to providing care with dignity, respect, and compassion

**We welcome applicants with any of the following backgrounds:**

* Licensed social worker (LSW, LMSW, LCSW) – preferred but not required
* Licensed or certified counselor (LPC, LCPC, or similar) – preferred but not required
* Recent graduate or current student completing a counseling or social work program
* Prior experience as a bereavement coordinator, grief counselor, or in hospice – preferred but not required

**Benefits**

* Flexible scheduling (full-time or part-time available)
* No weekends
* Major holidays off
* Health insurance and 401K available for full-time or part-time
* Mileage reimbursement if using personal vehicle
* Supportive interdisciplinary team
* Meaningful work supporting patients and families during life’s final journey

**To Apply:** Please submit your resume detailing your qualifications and experience to [email protected] or apply via Indeed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Pay: $19.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Mileage reimbursement

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Eagle, ID 83616