Bereavement Services Coordinator
Stony Brook, New York
Employer: Stony Brook Medicine
Industry: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Salary: $75000 - $92000. per year
Job type: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Bereavement Services Coordinator is responsible for modeling the SBUH iCARE values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. They are responsible to develop and deliver a program of bereavement support that is available to the bereaved family members of patients for at least one (1) year after the death of the patient. They will be the primary person planning, organizing, carrying out and evaluating all bereavement functions for the organization. As a team member of the Department of Spiritual Care, they will report to the Director of Spiritual Care. The Bereavement Services Coordinator is expected to establish collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary care teams, other professionals, and the community.
Duties of the Bereavement Services Coordinator may include but are not limited to the following:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewedhere.
Visit ourWHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as - $75,000-$92,000.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
In addition, all UUP positions have an additional $3,087 for location,
Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.
The Bereavement Services Coordinator is responsible for modeling the SBUH iCARE values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. They are responsible to develop and deliver a program of bereavement support that is available to the bereaved family members of patients for at least one (1) year after the death of the patient. They will be the primary person planning, organizing, carrying out and evaluating all bereavement functions for the organization. As a team member of the Department of Spiritual Care, they will report to the Director of Spiritual Care. The Bereavement Services Coordinator is expected to establish collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary care teams, other professionals, and the community.
Duties of the Bereavement Services Coordinator may include but are not limited to the following:
- Maintain statistical data of Bereavement program
- Assess the needs of surviving friends and family
- Offer therapeutic grief and coping education to surviving friends and family.
- Collaborate with other spiritual, medical, and counseling professionals; such as Decedent Affairs, social services, child life, chaplaincy, clinical team and community resources
- Develop, chart/document and monitor bereavement plan of care
- Develop bereavement materials for correspondence to surviving friends and family for at least 1 year following the death of the patient
- Coordinate and facilitate bereavement support groups and activities
- Develop and coordinate bereavement training programs
- Engage in Code Lavenders and staff bereavement support
- Network and provide outreach in local community regarding grief and bereavement
- Plan, facilitate and manage all facets of an Annual Memorial Event
- Assist in other program areas and other activities assigned by the Director of Spiritual Care
- Recruit and supervise volunteers
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in theology, thanatology, counseling, or related field
- At least 2 years of experience working with bereaved adult and pediatric milieu individuals or groups in a healthcare setting
- Skilled in interpersonal relations, family dynamics, communication, empathy, organization, and problem-solving
- Knowledge and experience working with bereavement software
- Supervisory experience
- Working knowledge of major world cultural/religious end-of-life customs, ritual and practices
Preferred Qualifications:
- Skill and experience in officiating memorial services, funerals, wakes, etc
- Certification or eligible for certification within the 2 years of hire in grief counseling or bereavement support from a professional certifying organization such as ADEC, NBCC, AAGC, or other related organizations
Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
- Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
- All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
- This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
- This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewedhere.
Visit ourWHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as - $75,000-$92,000.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
In addition, all UUP positions have an additional $3,087 for location,
Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.
Created: 2024-06-29
Reference: 2402096
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Stony Brook
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