Bereavement Coordinator

We are hiring a Hospice Bereavement Coordinator to join Hospice Services of Massachusetts!

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As the Bereavement Coordinator, you plan, implement, and maintain a bereavement program to meet the needs of families/caregivers from Athena Hospice for up to one (1) year following the death of the individual hospice patient.

Experience & Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent theological degree from college or university.  Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues – OR – Master’s degree in Social Work with qualifications of experienced clinical grief counseling.
• Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy.
• Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or in groups regarding loss.
• If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Ability to travel.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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/caregivers.
• Plans for 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, supervision of interns providing one-to-one counseling, and referral to community resources.
• Provides bereavement information and referral services to callers from the community.  Expands and maintains community resource list as needed.
• Assists as needed in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs (i.e., yearly retreats, weekly support groups).
• Functions independently but seeks and accepts guidance from other members of the interdisciplinary group, or from members of the community.
• Participates in hospice activities such as Inservice education, hospice personnel meetings, and relevant committees.
• Advances professional knowledge and skills.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Hospice Services of Massachusetts is managed by Athena Health Care Systems. Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Benefits Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)

We are an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.