JSSA Hospice is looking for a full time Bereavement Coordinator to coordinate JSSA Hospice’s Bereavement Program, which provides grief support to clients in the thirteen months following a patient’s death. Schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5pm in our Rockville office.

Essential Functions:

• Follow policies and protocols of the Bereavement Program to ensure that all identified bereavement clients receive appropriate bereavement contact and support.
• Participate in trainings as appropriate and support the training of bereavement volunteers.
• Complete phone calls to bereavement clients per bereavement program protocol.
• Facilitate community bereavement support groups, including some in evening hours.
• Coordinate bereavement phone call assignments for bereavement volunteers and complete their competency evaluations.
• Work collaboratively with bereavement administrative assistant to maintain bereavement tracking system, and to coordinate monthly mailings.
• Coordinate annual memorial service.
• Provide grief education/workshops in the community.
• Coordinate incoming “community” phone calls regarding bereavement.

Minimum Education, Licensure, and Work Experience Required:

• Master’s degree in counseling, divinity, or social work.
• Current LCPC or LMSW preferred.
• Demonstrated familiarity with end of life issues. Prior experience in Hospice preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 and Electronic Medical/Health Records systems.

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $65,000-70,000.
• Supportive work environment
• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave (sick/vacation/personal/holidays)
• And much more...

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