Bereavement Coordinator
Compassus
Nursing Homes, Non-Medical Staff
Columbus, OH - USA
Senior Specialist / Project Manager
Experteer Overview
In this role, you implement and sustain a structured bereavement program within hospice care, supporting patients and families through grief for at least a year after loss. You collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess risk, tailor care plans, and coordinate community resources. You will run grief support groups, memorial services, and educational activities while maintaining a resource library and reporting on program impact. This role suits a compassionate professional who helps families navigate loss and uphold Compassus values.
Compensation / Benefits
- Meaningful work
- Career development and mentorship
- Innovation meets compassion
- Enhanced benefits and wellness programs
- Recognition and support
- Culture of belonging
Responsibilities
- Participate in the IDT to develop and implement the plan of care
- Collaborate with the hospice social worker on risk assessment and care planning
- Promote bereavement risk assessment throughout care
- Develop and execute the bereavement plan of care after patient death
- Identify needs of non-family caregivers and ensure their bereavement support
- Advise on intervention needs for other IDT members
- Communicate patient and family needs to IDT
- Educate IDT members about bereavement services
- Prepare reports and materials to demonstrate program value
- Deliver bereavement support using internal resources or community partners
- Organize and run grief support groups
- Maintain a bereavement resource library
- Coordinate with Volunteer Coordinator on volunteer involvement
- Attend community events to promote Compassus and bereavement services
- Develop and deliver memorial services for program patients and nursing facilities
- Participate in funeral or memorial services if requested
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Key requirements
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Theology, Divinity, or equivalent strongly preferred
- Minimum of two years of experience in grief, loss, or bereavement support strongly preferred
- Clinical background in death, dying, and bereavement is advantageous
- Equivalent combination of training, education, and experience considered
- Proficiency in English; strong written and verbal communication skills
- Flexible schedule including nights and weekends
Description
In this role, you implement and sustain a structured bereavement program within hospice care, supporting patients and families through grief…
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