Bereavement Coordinator-Lead - Samaritan Health Services

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

  • Responsible for providing Hospice bereavement services such as emotional and bereavement assessments, counseling, resource identification and facilitation to Hospice families during the 13-month bereavement period. Serves as a lead/resource for department staff and a subject matter expert, which includes monitoring and training staff and ensuring regulatory requirements are being met.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  • The Hospice teams at Samaritan Health Services support patients and family members through the final stages of their illness. Evergreen Hospice serves patients in Linn, Benton, Marion, Polk, Lincoln and Tillamook Counties. These services are offered in the home setting which may include the patient’s own residence, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and adult foster homes. Services offered include intermittent skilled nursing visits (24-hour on-call nursing services available), pain and symptom management, medical social services, counseling, spiritual support, hospice aides, trained hospice volunteers and bereavement support. Medications and equipment are included as appropriate.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in social services, counseling or psychology related area required. Master's degree preferred.
  • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
  • Two (2) years experience in grief or loss counseling required.
  • Must be able to pass Criminal Records Check upon hire and every three (3) years thereafter.
  • This position requires the use of the employee's personal automobile. Employee must have a valid driver's license and auto liability/property damage insurance as required by law and must maintain their vehicle in good working order.
  • Recent experience in hospice preferred. Additional experience in a medical setting preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance. Familiarity with various theories of grief and adjustment after a loss, including how behavioral and affective disorders impact bereavement.
  • Effective written and oral skills to communicate with bereaved families, facility staff and residents, community partners, and other Samaritan staff.
  • Ability to provide counseling to bereaved individuals and families and to facilitate appropriate referrals to other supportive services when appropriate. Ability to assess complicated bereavement and provide appropriate interventions including referrals. Familiarity with community services and resources throughout the hospice service area.
  • Ability to work and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team, to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others while setting clear boundaries.
  • Ability to develop and implement bereavement program policies and procedures that are in compliance with Medicare COPS, all applicable state regulations, and Samaritan policies.
  • Ability to perform community presentations on hospice, and on grief and supporting people during bereavement.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 – 100% of the time)

    WALK - INCLINE

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    CLIMB - LADDER

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 40 – 60 Lbs

    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 20 - 40 Lbs
    
    CARRY 1-handed, 40 - 60 pounds

    CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

    CRAWL (hands & knees)

    PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

    PULL (20-40 pounds force)

    PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)

    SIT

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs

    CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

    SQUAT Repetitive

    KNEEL (on knees)

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    REACH - Upward

    PINCH Fingers

    GRASP Hand/Fist

    PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

    PULL (0-20 pounds force)

    STAND

    WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY

    REACH - Forward

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

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