BEREAVEMENT COORDINATOR-CHAPLAIN HOSPICE OF THE BIG COUNTRY (Personal Services)
Working as a member of the Hospice Team, is responsible for developing, implementing and supervising the bereavement program and for the delivery of related services.
Develops, implements and supervises bereavement program with input from the IDT and based on psychosocial and bereavement assessments and for delivery of related services.Utilizes professional staff and volunteers as appropriate for the service or event.Oversee adequacy and appropriateness of bereavement programs for family members.Oversees development of educational programs/materials for patients/families, staff and community on loss, grief and coping with bereavement.Plan, implement and supervises bereavement group events.Oversee bereavement follow-up by patient care staff and volunteers.Conduct bereavement section of the IDT conference.Maintains bereavement component of community and staff resource library.Participate in orientation and training new employees and volunteers.Prepare service reports as required.Advises staff on funeral times/locations. Attends wake and/or funeral when possible.Conducts groups with patients/family members in collaboration with team members.Assists staff and volunteers in meeting emotional and spiritual needs.Supports clergy in their involvement with patient and family.Assists in development of inter-faith advisory group of clergy which offers input in ministering to spiritual needs of patients and families.Conduct spiritual component of IDT meeting.Keeps others adequately informed as needed.Provide complete and timely documentation.Maintains confidentiality of information.Exhibits good listening and comprehension.Uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts. Deals effectively with difficult situations.Treats patients, families and staff with respect and compassion.No gossip, does not harm others in conversation.Performs other responsibilities as assigned.
This position requires endurance to perform tasks over long periods of work hours and the ability to perform essential functions without posing a "direct threat" in the workplace. Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
