Community Healthcare of Texas·Waco, Texas
Coordinates the Grief Care Program by providing bereavement support, counseling, and resources to hospice families. Responsible for developing individualized care plans, organizing memorial services, and overseeing program documentation and audits.
Community Healthcare of Texas has provided hospice and palliative care services since 1996. Our mission is to provide compassionate care for individuals living with serious illnesses while supporting their loved ones who care for them.
Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for a Bereavement Coordinator.
Coordinates Grief Care Program and provides grief support services and follow-up to hospice family members and significant others.
Essential functions
Provide bereavement support to families through maintaining and monitoring the designated telephonic bereavement line, supportive phone calls, short-term grief counseling, referrals to additional resources, memorial services, support groups, and other Grief Care activities.
Assess each family member and develop an individualized plan of care for the bereaved in conjunction with the hospice team.
Create a calendar for Grief Care activities for the year.
Plan and implement new programs for the hospice bereaved and the community.
Work with Volunteer Coordinator in training bereavement volunteers in knowledge base and skills to provide meaningful support to families.
Assist in the development of collaborative opportunities for volunteers, internships, and professional volunteers.
Oversee all processes for the Grief Care program, including mailings, IDG preparation, and call scheduling and documentation.
Provide debriefing and emotional support for hospice staff.
Assures that a high standard of bereavement care is maintained through satisfaction surveys and audits.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requires a degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field, with a Master's degree and two years of grief-related experience preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess reliable transportation.
Market context
In Texas, bereavement coordinator roles are typically tied to hospice, home health, or hospital settings, where demand often follows organizations serving patients and families through end-of-life care. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for a social work or counseling background, grief-related experience, and strong coordination skills; this platform AI-summarizes requirements and benefits from the original posting so you can review fit faster. Before applying, confirm your Microsoft Office skills, reliable transportation, and readiness to discuss grief support experience.
