About the role
Job Summary
The Volunteer/Bereavement Coordinator manages the hospice volunteer program and bereavement services for patients’ families and caregivers for up to one year following a patient’s death. This role oversees volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision while coordinating grief support, community resources, and program development.
Pay Rate: $25/hr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Recruit, train, orient, supervise, and evaluate hospice volunteers. - Assess patient and family needs for volunteer services and bereavement support. - Coordinate grief counseling, support groups, follow-up services, and community referrals. - Provide bereavement support and referrals to hospice staff experiencing work-related grief. - Maintain volunteer personnel files, bereavement records, monthly statistics, and community resource lists. - Develop, evaluate, and improve volunteer and bereavement programs. - Coordinate volunteer and bereavement support meetings and educational activities. - Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with hospice staff. - Educate community members about hospice volunteer and bereavement services. - Assist with program budgeting and participate in quality improvement initiatives. - Maintain professional knowledge and perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Public Health, or a related field preferred. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills. - Ability to work compassionately with patients, families, volunteers, and healthcare professionals. - Ability to maintain confidential records and manage multiple responsibilities.
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule - Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested - Paid Sick Days
- Paid Bereavement Leave - Skills Training & Development - Company Social Events - Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits - Referral Bonus
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