Hospice Bereavement and Volunteer Coordinator

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for hospice care, we want to hear from you!  At Morning Star Hospice and Palliative Care Solutions, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized end-of-life care to patients and their families. As a leader in hospice care, we focus on enhancing quality of life by offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support. We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Bereavement & Volunteer Coordinator to join our hospice team. This role is essential in ensuring families receive ongoing emotional support after the loss of a loved one while also building and leading a strong volunteer program that enhances the care we provide to patients and families.

What You'll Do

Bereavement Coordination

• Manage the hospice bereavement program in compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation.

• Provide grief support to families for up to 13 months following a patient’s death.

• Conduct bereavement assessments to identify individuals at risk for complicated grief.

• Coordinate grief counseling, support groups, memorial services, and follow-up communications.

• Maintain accurate documentation and bereavement care plans in the EMR.

• Work closely with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to ensure holistic family support.

Volunteer Program Leadership

• Recruit, screen, and onboard hospice volunteers.

• Provide training, supervision, and ongoing support for volunteers.

• Match volunteers with appropriate patient, family, and administrative opportunities.

• Maintain compliance with volunteer documentation and training requirements.

• Track and report volunteer hours and program effectiveness.

• Develop community partnerships to expand the volunteer network.

What We Offer

• Competitive wage

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays

• Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)

• The opportunity to do deeply meaningful work every day

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field preferred

• Experience in hospice, grief counseling, or bereavement services preferred

• Experience managing or coordinating volunteer programs preferred

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong organizational and documentation skills

• Ability to work compassionately with patients and families experiencing loss

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

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