Hospice Bereavement Coordinator - Hospice Champaign, IL

Overview

Hospice Bereavement Coordinator - Hospice job at Carle Health. Champaign, IL. The Bereavement Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Carle Hospice Bereavement Program. Bereavement services are provided for a one-year period following the patient's death.

Educational Requirements

Education Level

Field of Study Master's Degree

Counseling

Or

Experience In Lieu of Education

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Licenses/Certifications Driver's License - Secretary of State (SOS)

And

Proof of Auto Insurance - Varies

Experience Requirement

Work Experience

Length of Experience Counseling

3+ years

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Possesses an understanding of family dynamics and hospice care. Able to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Skilled in interview techniques and able to accurately assess others' needs and concerns. Able to work with available computer software programs. Detail oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks. Ability to network and organize community events. Ability to be flexible and adapt to rapid change.

Ensures that individualized grief risk assessments are completed for all significant family members and caregivers of hospice patients. Develops a bereavement plan of care to address family member/care giver needs. Provides routine bereavement services to family and caregivers regardless of risk factors. Refers individuals identified as high risk for complicated bereavement to appropriate community based support resources. Implements and continuously evaluates the effectiveness of the bereavement plan.

Provides ongoing orientation, training, support, development and supervision of trained bereavement volunteers. Clearly documents bereavement plan, interventions, and measure of effectiveness in the bereavement record. (Completes personal documentation and ensures that other team members and volunteers contribute documentation which completes the bereavement record Oversees all Carle Hospice Bereavement Services which may include:

• limited individual counseling
• grief support groups
• patient, family and caregiver support visits
• availability of telephone support
• scheduled mailings (personal, educational and informational)
• memorial services
• internal in-service programs
• external educational offerings
• referral to community services

Measures, analyzes and reports to leadership on bereavement program effectiveness. Make bereavement services available to the family and other individuals in the bereavement plan of care for up to one year, extending to residents of SNF/NF or ICF when appropriate.

Perform initial Spiritual Assessments for patient

Develop a Spiritual Care Plan for new admission patient's requesting service

Provide spiritual Support for patients & families per care plan

Provide spiritual education & resources to patients, families & staff

Participate in scheduled IDT meetings to share spiritual needs for patients, families & staff

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses.

Carle Bro Menn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life‑long careers at Carle Health.

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