Hospice Bereavement Coordinator (Hob-PRN)

Hobart Medical Building 101 W 61st Ave Hobart, Indiana 46342 At Franciscan Health, we care for more than just the body. In a faith-centered environment, we provide compassionate care for emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Bereaved family members often need support in their grief. Our Bereavement Coordinator steps in to assess needs, counsel, and facilitate support for the family. WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Collaborate with other departments within the hospital, to align interdepartmental functioning, goals, and expectations as outlined in the SLA. Conduct comprehensive bereavement assessments, to identify bereavement strengths and needs of patient and family. Conduct follow-up with grieving families to ensure their support needs are met and to gain insight into their satisfaction of care. Conduct preparatory meetings with the patient and family, and maintain availability during the bereavement period as needed. Periodically plan and organize memorial services for Hospice families. Provide support and counseling consistent with patient and family beliefs. Review and develop protocols for treatment and propose current options for interventions. QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree- Social Services or Divinity- Required 2 years- Social Services Experience- Required OR 2 Years- Chaplaincy Experience- Required OR 2 Years- Counseling Experience- Required TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Up to 75% EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, .