Bereavement Coordinator
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JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
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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.
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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
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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.
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EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's degree in social services, counseling or psychology related area required. Master's degree preferred.
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Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
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Experience or education in grief or loss counseling required.
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Must be able to pass Criminal Records Check upon hire and every three (3) years thereafter.
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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.
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Recent experience in hospice preferred. Additional experience in a medical setting preferred.
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KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
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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.
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Effective written and oral skills to communicate with bereaved families, facility staff and residents, community partners, and other Samaritan staff.
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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.
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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.
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Ability to develop and implement bereavement program policies and procedures that are in compliance with Medicare COPS, all applicable state regulations, and Samaritan policies.
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Ability to perform community presentations on hospice, and on grief and supporting people during bereavement.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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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 poundsCARRY 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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