The Bereavement Coordinator is responsible as a member of the interdisciplinary team for the bereavement program to include the provision of supportive services to help meet patient/family social service and emotional needs in bereavement consistent with Luther Manor’s policies and procedures.

• Manage the bereavement services program utilizing professional staff and volunteers as appropriate to the service or event.
• Oversee adequacy and appropriateness of bereavement programs for family members.
• Develop new bereavement programs and services as needed.
• Develop educational programs and materials for patients/families, staff and the community on loss, grief, and coping with grief.
• Assist agency in educational training programs.
• Design materials for distribution to families eligible for and/or receiving LM hospice services.
• Plan, implement and supervise bereavement group events.
• Supervise support staff involved in bereavement services.
• Oversee bereavement follow-up by patient care staff and volunteers.
• Oversee the volunteer component of the bereavement services.
• Conduct the bereavement section of the interdisciplinary team conference.
• Participate in the maintenance of the bereavement component of the community and staff resource libraries
• Supervises, supports, gives guidance and direction to volunteers, and ancillary staff according to patient/family needs and State regulations.

• Presents self in a professional manner at all times (For ex: answers phone with a smile and friendly hello, maintains professional appearance and attire.)
• Drives to and from patients’ homes and to meetings at other locations as necessary.
• Required to work reasonable amounts of overtime and flexible hours.
• Applies best practice as stewards of patient’s financial resources.
• Will work on-call hours, weekends, holidays and as necessary.

• Certificate/Degree/License Requirements: Active WI SW license, proof of active car insurance, and valid Wisconsin driver’s license upon hire; re-certification as required.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in hospice or significant health care management experience. Demonstrated clinical experience in the areas of life-threatening and chronic illness, grief and loss, individual, family and group therapy. Prefer 3-5 years related clinical experience in varied multi-disciplinary settings.
• Communicative Skills: Able to communicate directions to; bereavement volunteers; able to offer comfort; able to recognize and respond to non-verbal cues and communication. Demonstrated skill in administrative performance including expertise with both written and oral communication, supervision of staff and services, documentation requirements and program management.

WHO IS LUTHER MANOR?

If you ask those who work for Luther Manor, they would say we are a family. Luther Manor is a Christian-based Life Plan Community that has been proudly serving the Senior community for more than (50) years! Luther Manor is a non-profit organization and one of the few senior living facilities to offer a full continuum of care including: Retirement Living, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing all within the walls of our beautiful 19-acre campus located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Our campus is sandwiched right in between Milwaukee and Wauwatosa and offers easy access to freeways and bus lines. In addition, Luther Manor has an Assisted Living site at River Oaks in Mequon. Luther Manor is home to more than 400 residents, 400 full and part time employees as well as 500 volunteers.

WHAT MAKES LUTHER MANOR DIFFERENT:

• Competitive wages & benefit package
• The opportunity to grow in your career through professional development and tuition reimbursement programs
• Generous staffing ratios for clinical staff & excellent teamwork
• Family-like atmosphere
• Non-profit, faith-based mission
• Free, convenient on-site parking
• A commitment to COVID-19 precautions and providing ample PPE for our staff and residents
• The use of technology throughout the campus for an efficient and well equipped work environment
• Referral bonus program for employees who refer those they know for employment
• Opportunity to take part in resident-run events and community service on behalf of Luther Manor

Qualified?
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Luther Manor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran’ status, disability or genetic information