Bereavement Coordinator - Hospice

Haven Hospice

Office Location: Gainesville   
Coverage area: Gainesville, Lake City, Chiefland   

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a - 5p, with Occasional Evenings and Weekends for Events   

   

Haven Hospice is seeking a caring, empathetic, and organized Bereavement Coordinator in Gainesville, Fl. Our Bereavement Coordinators provide compassionate bereavement support to individuals and families as they cope with the emotional challenges following the loss of a loved one. Our ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, experience in grief counseling or social work, and a heartfelt dedication to supporting individuals through the grieving journey. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulfilling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!   

   

How YOU will benefit    

• Meaningful and sense of purpose-driven work 

• Establish compassionate connections with families 

• Ability to work independently while also having team support    

• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company    

• Build skills in grief counseling, group facilitation and community education 

• Help others understand/normalize the mourning process, reducing stigma and isolation 

   

   

Benefits and Perks for You!    

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance    

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)    

• Tuition discounts & reimbursement    

• 401(k) with company match    

• Generous PTO    

• Mileage reimbursement   

• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!    

*Benefits may vary by employment status   

   

As a Bereavement Coordinator You will:    

• Coordinate individual, group, and follow-up grief counseling for families and caregivers 

• Oversee the development and improvement of the Bereavement Program  

• Provide emotional support to hospice staff coping with work-related grief 

• Offer bereavement information and referrals to community members 

• Assist in planning activities, including wellness retreats and weekly support groups 

• Participate in staff education, IDT meetings, and relevant organizational committees 

• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations 

• Pursue ongoing training to enhance professional skills and knowledge in grief support 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent theological degree or Master’s degree in Social Work with qualifications of experience clinical grief counseling.
• Experience with death and dying.
• Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or groups in 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.
• Knowledge and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

At Haven Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring high-quality care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Haven Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing quality patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have many dedicated health care professionals on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.havenhospice.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

“This position is subject to a Level 2 background screening. For more information on the Florida state background screening process and standards, please access and review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

This position is subject to a level 2 background screening. For more information on the Florida state background screening process and standards, please access and review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.