Bereavement Coordinator - Hospice

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Hospice of the Midwest

BEREAVEMENT COORDINATOR / VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Full Time

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

Hospice of the Midwest is seeking a caring, empathetic, and organized Bereavement Coordinator/Volunteer Coordinator in Forest Lake, MN
. Our Bereavement Coordinators provide compassionate bereavement support to individuals and families as they cope with the emotional challenges following the loss of a loved one. Our ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, experience in grief counseling or social work, and a heartfelt dedication to supporting individuals through the grieving journey. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulfilling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!

• Meaningful and sense of purpose-driven work
• Establish compassionate connections with families
• Ability to work independently while also having team support
• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company
• Build skills in grief counseling, group facilitation and community education
• Help others understand/normalize the mourning process, reducing stigma and isolation

• Coordinate individual, group, and follow-up grief counseling for families and caregivers
• Oversee the development and improvement of the Bereavement Program
• Provide emotional support to hospice staff coping with work-related grief
• Offer bereavement information and referrals to community members
• Assist in planning activities, including wellness retreats and weekly support groups
• Participate in staff education, IDT meetings, and relevant organizational committees
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations
• Pursue ongoing training to enhance professional skills and knowledge in grief support

Benefits and Perks for You!

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!

* Benefits may vary by employment status

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent theological degree from an accredited college or university, with experience supporting families, caregivers, and patients through end-of-life issues — OR — Master’s degree in Social Work with clinical experience in grief counseling
• Ability to work as a team member
• Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
• Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or in groups regarding loss
• If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order

At Hospice of the Midwest, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Hospice of the Midwest, an affiliate of Bright Spring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams.

We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit  Follow us on Facebook and Linked In.

USD $52,000.00 - $65,000.00 / Year