Bereavement Coordinator, MSW

Bereavement Coordinator, Master Social Work (MSW)

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Benefits:

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded.  In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including:

• Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan, and an all-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace.  
• Relocation assistance, and help with local housing 
• Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
• Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
• Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
• Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality patient care in a home health setting, ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients while supporting the department's mission and goals.  We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!    

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Education: Minimum requirement of a Master's Degree in social work from a college/university accredited by the council on Social Work Education. 
• Experience: Minimum one year experience in an acute care setting; long term and or home health experience preferred
• Licenses/Certification: LSW or SWC required. Valid Colorado Driver's license within 30 days of hire, current automobile insurance, reliable transportation and current CPR certification

Responsibilities:

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services.  As part of the team in Home Health/Hospice, you will:

• Evaluate, instruct, observe and treat patients exhibiting significant social and emotional problems affecting their health status.
• Provide active leadership through the sharing of knowledge and personal maintenance, and enhancement in the area of social services.  Act as consultant to other agency personnel.
• Monitor pain in patients and follow up appropriately
• Assist patients and families with long term planning as well as education regarding “5 Wishes” and making end of life decisions.  Involve client as able in decision making and planning of care
• Prepare clinical and progress notes in accordance with agency policy.     Identify and plan for safety needs of the adult patient and initiates referral(s) as appropriate and necessary
• Provide information on community support services and contacts appropriate community referrals to arrange for further services as appropriate and as discussed with other healthcare team members.
• Use policy and procedure manuals, and other reference materials to ensure proper course of action.  Provide accurate and timely information using discretion and protects confidentiality of information.
• Manage and ensure an organized program for the provision of bereavement services furnished under the supervision of a qualified professional with experience or education in grief or loss counseling
• Make bereavement services available to the family and other individuals in the bereavement plan of care

Work Schedule:

Shift: Days

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally (1-33%) Standing, change position, reaching, reach across midline, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, lifting (0-20 lbs), carrying (0-20 lbs) pushing/pulling 20-50 lbs

Frequently (34-66%) Walking, sitting, handling, pinching

Continuously (37-100%) Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Compensation: $28.18 - $34.52/hr, depending on experience.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.