Bereavement Counselor (Full-Time 1.0 / Days)

Job Description

Job Description

Your Career at Hospice…

Hospice of Central PA provides quality care to thousands of patients and families every year so they can live better at end of life. We are able to support hundreds of individuals in our community each day because of our incredible staff. Whether in a clinical role or supporting the organization behind the scenes, your career at Hospice of Central PA makes a meaningful difference to patients and families.

Bereavement Counselor

Day, 8 : 30am - 5pm

May be required to work 1-2 evenings a week

Very occasional weekends required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Assists with review of all referrals, distribution of initial bereavement materials, and scheduling contacts.

Assesses all bereaved to determine appropriate bereavement support

Makes home visits as needed.

Addresses high-risk needs and assures timely ongoing assessment of bereaved individual's needs.

Assesses needs of grieving children, adolescents and / or families when requested.

Plans and facilitates support groups.

Available for counseling needs in times of crisis to both hospice families as well as community bereaved

Participates in planning and implementation of commemorative and other special events

Responds to community inquiries and requests for education and support.

Serves as a clinical resource to bereavement volunteers, oversees their orientation and training activities in bereavement programs.

Attends weekly meetings and offers anticipatory grief and bereavement resources, education, and consultation to team members as well as patients and families

Contributes statistical data for timely and accurate reports reflecting departmental activities

Assures timely, accurate and appropriate documentation of bereavement contacts.

Help to organize and attend a weekend children's bereavement camp

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelors Degree in a human services related field required

Two years relevant experience required.

Able to listen, assess needs, and counsel bereaved persons individually and in group settings.

Able to communicate effectively, build positive relationships and demonstrate confidence with business and community professionals.

Ability to use computer; basic understanding of Microsoft Office required

Must be able to move about freely in all types of settings, all of which may not be required to be accessible.

We offer a full range of benefits including :

• Must work a minimum of 64 hours per two-week pay period

^ Must work a minimum of 40 hours per two week pay period

EOE

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