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Position Overview:Assists the Bereavement Program Coordinator with ensuring bereavement services are provided to the families/caregivers of hospice patients in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care and in alignment with SCAH, mission, goals and objectives. Bereavement counseling consists of counseling given to the individual's family after the individual's death. Bereavement counseling is a required hospice service, provided for a period up to one year following the patient's death. Bereavement counseling will ensure that the bereavement services reflect the needs of the bereaved.Qualifications:Education:Master's in social work or related field required.Licensures/Certifications:
Driver License, Valid and in State, DL Number - Required
Automobile Insurance - Required
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - Required
Experience:
Previous experience in grief and loss counseling or crisis intervention as typically would be obtained in one-year of experience of direct service counseling required.
Demonstrated crisis intervention and community referral skills required.
Skills and Knowledge:
Understanding of psychosocial implications of illness, hospice and/or home care death and dying issues and dynamics of grief.
Knowledge of Medicare, Accrediting bodies, State and all other regulations applicable to Bereavement programs.
Knowledge of community resources available to bereaved persons.
Excellent computer skills required.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must be able to discern sensitive issues and respond appropriately.
Must be sensitive to the human needs and situations encountered in the provision of hospice and bereavement care.
Must be detail-oriented and creative.
Must have excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving abilities, ability to prioritize work.
Must be able to work effectively with a minimum of supervision.
Must be able to work under time-pressure and changing priorities and be able to deal with potentially conflicting demands.
Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with clients and co-workers.
Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
Must be able to deal with a challenging work environment from time demands and conflicting priorities.
Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.
Organization: Sutter Care at HomeEmployee Status: RegularBenefits: YesPosition Status: Non-ExemptUnion: NoJob Shift: Day/EveningShift Hours: 4 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled: Varied DaysWeekend Requirements: NoneSchedule: Part TimeHrs Per 2wk Pay Period: 48All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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