MSW Bereavement Support Specialist (41286)

Hinds LifeCare, one of the most well-known and well-respected nonprofit agencies in California’s Central Valley and a pioneer in the practice of hospice and palliative care, is seeking an MSW Bereavement Support Specialist to join the Center for Grief & Healing team. 

The MSW Bereavement Support Specialist works in the Center for Grief and Healing in providing support to grieving families.

• Provides bereavement risk assessments, and supportive counseling and interventions to those experiencing the loss of a loved one.
• Participates in the development of the plan of care based on psychosocial factors and identifies specific problems and interventions.
• Makes home visits as needed and phone calls to provide supportive care to the bereaved including Angel Babies families and for LOSS team calls.
• Makes follow-up phone calls and appropriate referrals as needed.
• Documents all home visits, telephone calls, and staff communications.
• Assists hospice team in understanding psychosocial and cultural factors relating to patients terminal status and family strengths/weaknesses as pertains to anticipatory grief.
• Provides grief education and support online via social media platforms.
• Assists with Grant writing for program development.
• On-call hours evenings, weekends, holidays

Why Hinds LifeCare:

A mission-driven organization and a pioneer in hospice care, Hinds LifeCare seeks to uphold the dignity and ease the suffering of the terminally ill while supporting their loved ones and those who are grieving. Our vision is to be recognized for excellence in compassionate end-of-life care and specialized grief support services, accessible to all. We provide a compassionate presence, pursue excellence, act ethically, professionally, and with hope.

As a member of the Hinds LifeCare team, you’ll be part of an organization with a long history of recognition for excellence and compassion. Hospice work in any position – from medical to clerical -- can be demanding. But hospice work is rewarding, especially for a person with the dedication required to rise to the challenges of end-of-life care, regardless of the position they work.

Hinds LifeCare is Joint Commission accredited and was recently recognized by Fresno’s Marjaree Mason Center as its Leading Business for 2023.

Compensation $41 hourly

• Generous benefits package, including:
  • Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Credit Union membership
  • Paid Time Off (24.5 days per year for FT employees, based on 40-hour work week).
  • Clinical supervision after a period of 6 months employment.

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Master's degree in social work with one three years experience.
• Prior professional experience with grief and loss and clinical counseling.
• One year experience in acute, long-term care or homecare/hospice preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with health team personnel. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus but not required.
• Must have a valid drivers license and a willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.
• Must show proof of automobile insurance, proof of current auto registration and acceptable driving record (no more than 3 points within a 36 month period).
• Recent physical and TB, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, HepB immunizations.
• Ability to learn and assimilate the Computer Program/System.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (i.e., Push, Pull, Lift/Carry 10 lbs.)
• Available to work M, T, Th, and F 8:00am-5:00pm

If you are a person with the dedication, the compassion, the qualifications, and the skills required…
If you want to be part of a team that strives to provide the best in hospice and palliative care to the suffering and their loved ones…
Hinds LifeCare wants to hear from you!