at Gentiva in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Our Company
Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.
Overview
We are looking for a Centralized Bereavement Coordinator Team Lead to join our team. This position will directly report to the AVP of Education and is responsible for participating with other members of the interdisciplinary team in multiple branches in identifying the bereavement needs of the patient and family.
+ Define goals which address individual needs and provide the highest quality service to meet those needs
+ Oversee the day-to-day operations of the centralized bereavement team
+ Assist with overflow calls, training, PTO, bereavement material orders, stamps and day to day operations
About You
+ High school diploma or equivalent; undergraduate degree in human service field preferred
+ Counseling responsibilities require graduate degree in a related discipline
+ Volunteer coordinator function bachelor’s degree preferred, or four years related experience
+ requires bachelor’s degree preferred or four years related experience
+ One year experience in a healthcare setting; preferably hospice, home health, community care or hospital
+ Evidence of training in the areas of life-threatening and chronic illness, grief, and loss
+ Clinical experience in the areas of life-threatening and chronic illness, as well as grief and loss
+ Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice and the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death
We Offer
+ Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
+ Opportunity to participate in a Fleet Program
+ Competitive Salaries
+ Mileage Reimbursement
+ Professional growth and development opportunities
Legalese
+ This is a safety-sensitive position
+ Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
+ Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
+ We are proud to be an EEO employer
+ We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2024-104034
Category: Administrative/Clerical
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice
Type of Service: Hospice Only