About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Mendota Heights - Mendota Heights, MN 55120Position Type: Full TimeWork Where You Matter!
At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient’s quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter.
Bereavement Coordinator
Position Overview
The Bereavement Coordinator supports the agency bereavement program to meet the needs of families and caregivers for 13 months following the death of a hospice patient, including direct bereavement support for families, caregivers and agency staff.
Essential Functions and Skills
Responsibilities
Supports the growth and development of the bereavement program.
Develops and implements the bereavement care plan.
Schedules and completes bereavement contacts and assessments.
Provides grief counseling and information and referrals to community services.
Maintains bereavement charts.
Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Treats all patient information as confidential and utilizes protected health information on a minimum necessary basis.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequirements/Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, pastoral counseling/chaplaincy, or related field.
3+ years’ experience in bereavement services.
Ability to pass DHS background study.
Preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy.
Supervised experience providing counseling to people experiencing life challenges.
Experience working with families, caregivers and patients through the dying and grief process.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds.
The hourly base range for this role is $26-31/hour. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: geographic location, relevant education, applicable certifications, depth of experience, and special skillsets. The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate in employee benefits including our medical/dental/vision/pet insurance, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement plans, subject to applicable plan terms, and/or eligibility for other compensation.
Other facts
About St. Croix Hospice
St. Croix Hospice provides hospice services to patients, their families and caregivers across 80-plus branches and 10 states — Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Hospice care provides comfort and quality of life for patients with a terminal diagnosis when a cure is no longer an option. The expert St. Croix Hospice team provides specialized care which supports the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of hospice patients, carrying out end-of-life wishes with dignity and respect.
St. Croix Hospice expertly manages and bring comfort care to end-stage diseases, wherever a patient considers home. The hospice team includes physician services, skilled nursing, hospice aides, social work, spiritual care, bereavement, music therapy, massage therapy, pet therapy and volunteers.
Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance. No St. Croix Hospice patient is denied care based on their inability to pay.
What you'll do
- The Bereavement Coordinator supports the bereavement program for families and caregivers for 13 months following a hospice patient's death. Responsibilities include developing care plans, providing grief counseling, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.
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