Schedule: 8-hour Shifts; 40 hrs./wk.

FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Home of The Pickering House is seeking a compassionate individual to serve as its Grief Care Coordinator. Our Grief Care Coordinators provide individual and group grief care by assisting families, caregivers, children and adolescents in addressing the anticipatory grief or bereavement needs of hospice family members for a Hospice death and community family members through a non-hospice death. FAIRHOPE looks to its Grief Care Coordinators to walk alongside individuals and families through their grief journey.

Benefits FAIRHOPE offers:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Generous shift differential
• Free onsite parking
• Family-like atmosphere

Responsibilities:

• Provide child, teen, and adult grief care individually and/or in groups via in-person or telehealth meetings at the Anita M. Turner Center, area schools/facilities, homes of hospice families, or at FAIRHOPE's Pickering House to ensure timely and appropriate grief care is provided. Participate in grief care events as scheduled or as needed.
• Work in conjunction with FAIRHOPE RN Case Managers, Pickering House staff and Social Workers. Seek guidance from other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed.
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of grief care on assessments, plans of care, and contact notes. Assist in maintaining the database for the grief care caseload.
• Collaborate with FAIRHOPE Pickering House staff regarding family members who are having trouble communicating or processing their grief reactions related to a patient's dying.
• Assist with providing grief care information to callers from the community.
• Provide grief care to FAIRHOPE personnel coping with work related grief through one-to-one support and referral to community resources.
• Participate in Hospice activities such as in-service education, Hospice personnel meetings, and relevant committees.
• Attend and actively participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Remain HIPAA compliant at all times.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in the fields of education, communication, or social service practices required.
• Experience meeting with individuals, families, and/or caregivers to address anticipatory grief or bereavement needs related to dying and death required.
• Understanding of grief response and experience with supporting individuals and/or in groups regarding hospice death or non-hospice community death.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Hospice philosophy.
• Ability to manage time efficiently. Demonstrate great communication and social interaction skills, as well as a compassionate individual.
• Computer skills required.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, good driving record and auto accident insurance at a level acceptable to FAIRHOPE and/or FAIRHOPE's insurer.
• Physical Setting: Various healthcare settings. Some driving is required.
• Work Location: Service area coverage throughout Fairfield, Hocking, Perry and surrounding counties. Main office location is located in Lancaster, Ohio.

FAIRHOPE Core Values

FAIRHOPE Hospice is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. We are dedicated to our patients, employees and community.

We ask you to commit to living the core values of the organization:

BE A TEAM PLAYER:

• A team is “we”. Our philosophy is we over me. We celebrate everyone’s success.
• Be respectful of everyone’s ideas and opinions.
• Have a “how can I help?” attitude vs a “it’s not my job” attitude.
• Be forward thinking and goal oriented.
• Talk the talk, walk the walk.

HAVE ACCOUNTABILITY/FOLLOW-THROUGH:

• Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, but be willing to learn from them.
• Take ownership to be responsive and produce timely, quality work.
• Be reliable. Do what you say you’re going to do. Stick to your word.

LEAD BY EXAMPLE:

• Recognize the importance of your role by being committed, passionate, and present.
• Take initiative. Go above and beyond and be a self-starter.
• Have a passion for the work we do and the people we serve.

Become a part of a well-known, well-respected community healthcare organization:

FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Home of The Pickering House

If you desire to use your grief support expertise at a recognized community-based hospice with a caring staff, send us your resume or apply in person:

FAIRHOPE Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.

Home of The Pickering House

282 Sells Road, Lancaster, OH 43130

Resumes may be sent electronically to:

Human Resources – HR@fairhopehospice.org

FAX to: 740.475.0627

Mission Statement: FAIRHOPE Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. promotes compassionate end-of-life care through a professional team approach. We strive to relieve suffering by providing comfort, support and resources to meet the palliative and grief needs of the community.

FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.