If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for hospice care, we want to hear from you! At Morning Star Hospice and Palliative Care Solutions, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized end-of-life care to patients and their families. As a leader in hospice care, we focus on enhancing quality of life by offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support. We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Bereavement & Volunteer Coordinator to join our hospice team. This role is essential in ensuring families receive ongoing emotional support after the loss of a loved one while also building and leading a strong volunteer program that enhances the care we provide to patients and families.
What You'll Do
Manage the hospice bereavement program in compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Provide grief support to families for up to 13 months following a patient’s death.
Conduct bereavement assessments to identify individuals at risk for complicated grief.
Coordinate grief counseling, support groups, memorial services, and follow-up communications.
Maintain accurate documentation and bereavement care plans in the EMR.
Work closely with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to ensure holistic family support.
Recruit, screen, and onboard hospice volunteers.
Provide training, supervision, and ongoing support for volunteers.
Match volunteers with appropriate patient, family, and administrative opportunities.
Maintain compliance with volunteer documentation and training requirements.
Track and report volunteer hours and program effectiveness.
Develop community partnerships to expand the volunteer network.
Competitive wage
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
The opportunity to do deeply meaningful work every day
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field preferred
Experience in hospice, grief counseling, or bereavement services preferred
Experience managing or coordinating volunteer programs preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to work compassionately with patients and families experiencing loss
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
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