Hospice Bereavement Coordinator

At Elara Caring we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals providing the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place.

Job Description:

At Elara Caring we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know theres no place like home and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Hospice Bereavement Coordinator. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care we need a Hospice Bereavement Coordinator with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them If so apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staffand continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical dental and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off paid holidays family and pet bereavement

What youll bring as Hospice Bereavement Coordinator

• 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 and caregivers.
• Provides spiritual support and/or counsel to patients families and staff consistent with patient and families belief systems.
• Plans bereavement program development expansion and refinement through annual evaluation of services.
• Provides bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work-related grief through one-to-one counseling and supervision of interns providing one-to-one counseling.
• Assists in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support.
• Functions independently but seek and accepts guidance from other members of the interdisciplinary group or from a member of the community.
• Contacts clergy or appropriate representatives of patients or families as indicated.

What is Required

• bachelors degree in psychology social work sociology or related fields; or 8 years relevant experience.
• 1 year of relevant experience in a counselor role in a Home Health service or Hospice environment is required
• Experience in family therapy regarding loss grief death and dying.
• Excellent organization analytical decision-making and communication skills
• Able and willing to travel up to 50% as needed to support business and patient needs.
• Ability to frequently lift push pull and support up to 50 pounds including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Valid drivers license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited hired assigned and promoted without regard to race national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process please submit a request via email at

Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors including qualifications skills competencies and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.