Bereavement Coordinator

Company: Ambercare – an Addus family company
Location: Bosque Farms
Posted on: July 10, 2025

Job Description:

Ambercare Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Bereavement Coordinator to join our newly restructured team in Belen, NM . Under new leadership, we are proud to cultivate a culture rooted in compassion, trust, flexibility, and transparency. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a positive transformation—where team members support and uplift one another in order to provide the highest quality care to patients and their families during life’s most critical moments. Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the region—combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care. Why Choose a Career with Ambercare Hospice? Monday – Friday with flexibility scheduling Competitive pay PLUS mileage. Meaningful work supporting patients and families in their time of greatest need Career Growth: 80% of our nurse leaders started in field roles—we promote from within. Manageable Caseloads : We believe in quality over quantity—our average patient load is kept reasonable so you can focus on what matters most: care. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy full benefits starting the first of the month after hire, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. A 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a Hospice Certification bonus and salary increase. Plus, earn merit-based raises based on your performance. What We offer: Great culture and team atmosphere Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability) 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match Generous time off accruals Paid holidays Mileage reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Employee Discount Programs What You’ll Do: Coordinates the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services (one-to-one, groups, and ongoing follow-up) to ensure timely and appropriate services are provided to family caregivers Plans for Bereavement Program development, expansion and refinement through annual evaluation of services Provides bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work related grief through on-to-one counseling, supervision of interns providing one-to-one counseling, and referral to community resources Provides bereavement information and referral services to callers from the community. Expands and maintains community resource list as needed Assists as needed in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs (i.e., yearly retreats, weekly support groups) Functions independently, but seeks and accepts guidance from other members of the team and or members of the community Participates in hospice activities such as in-service education, hospice personnel meetings, and relevant committees Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or in groups regarding loss Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required ACHOS Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.

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