Volunteer Coordinator / Bereavement Coordinator
About this role
Job Summary
The Volunteer/Bereavement Coordinator manages the hospice volunteer program and bereavement services for patients’ families and caregivers for up to one year following a patient’s death. This role oversees volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision while coordinating grief support, community resources, and program development.
Pay Rate: $25/hr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Recruit, train, orient, supervise, and evaluate hospice volunteers. • Assess patient and family needs for volunteer services and bereavement support. • Coordinate grief counseling, support groups, follow-up services, and community referrals. • Provide bereavement support and referrals to hospice staff experiencing work-related grief. • Maintain volunteer personnel files, bereavement records, monthly statistics, and community resource lists. • Develop, evaluate, and improve volunteer and bereavement programs. • Coordinate volunteer and bereavement support meetings and educational activities. • Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with hospice staff. • Educate community members about hospice volunteer and bereavement services. • Assist with program budgeting and participate in quality improvement initiatives. • Maintain professional knowledge and perform other related duties as assigned. • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Public Health, or a related field preferred. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills. • Ability to work compassionately with patients, families, volunteers, and healthcare professionals. • Ability to maintain confidential records and manage multiple responsibilities. • Flexible Schedule • Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested • Paid Sick Days • Paid Bereavement Leave • Skills Training & Development • Company Social Events • Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits • Referral Bonus