Bereavement Coordinator

Coverage area:
Gainesville, Lake City, Chiefland

Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8a - 5p, with Occasional Evenings and Weekends for Events

Haven Hospice is seeking a caring, empathetic, and organized Bereavement Coordinator in Gainesville, Fl
. 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

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• 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

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent theological degree or Master’s degree in Social Work with qualifications of experience clinical grief counseling.
• Experience with death and dying.
• Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or groups in 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.
• Knowledge and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.