Bereavement Coordinator

Role description

Ambercare is looking for a full-time

Bereavement Coordinator

to join our fast growing hospice team in the city of Albquerque! This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting patients' families through their grief journey. Join a compassionate, mission-driven team that is dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care.
Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the region—combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.
What We offer:
Monday-Friday - Daytime schedule with autonomy to manage and coordinate patient visits throughout the day.
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
Generous time off accruals
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Employee Discount Programs
What You’ll Do:
Coordinates the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services (one-to-one, groups, and ongoing follow-up) to ensure timely and appropriate services are provided to family caregivers
Plans for Bereavement Program development, expansion and refinement through annual evaluation of services
Provides bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work related grief through on-to-one counseling, supervision of interns providing one-to-one counseling, and referral to community resources
Provides bereavement information and referral services to callers from the community. Expands and maintains community resource list as needed
Assists as needed in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs (i.e., yearly retreats, weekly support groups)
Functions independently, but seeks and accepts guidance from other members of the team and or members of the community
Participates in hospice activities such as in-service education, hospice personnel meetings, and relevant committees
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues
Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or in groups regarding loss
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
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Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.