Grief Counselor

Who We Are
Cedar Valley Hospice is the premier hospice agency serving 15 counties with offices in Waterloo, Grundy Center, Independence, and Waverly. At Cedar Valley Hospice you will work with the best clinicians, counselors, and management team, learning highly regarded practices to achieve optimum outcomes for our grief clients and our community. We believe “compassionate care” is not just a phrase spoken, but rather a way of living and working every day to help and support patients and their families. Our mission exemplifies the organizations focus on providing the best care possible for patients at home or wherever they reside.
We are currently seeking a highly qualified and compassionate Grief Counselor to join our well-respected team in our Waterloo office.

Job Overview
Title: Grief Counselor
Location: Waterloo office (travel will be required to other CVH sites on a regular basis)
Job Schedule:

• Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Flexibility is needed.
• Must be available one evening per week for evening work based on client needs and group offerings.

• Provides grief support services and follow-up to caregivers and community grief clients.
• Participates in care planning and program development through attendance at grief services meetings and regular collaboration with hospice team members.
• Documents all assessments, problems/needs, identified outcomes, plans and interventions in the bereavement client record.
• Schedules and facilitates support groups in coordination with the grief services team.
• Makes community presentations as appropriate and requested by Grief Team Lead.

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, family services, social work or a related field required.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current Iowa driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and car insurance.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work is preferred.
• Experience in grief support, hospice or counseling work is preferred.
• Experience working in a team environment.

• Ability to move 50lbs with or without accommodation.
• In an 8 hour day, employee may remain in a stationary position 1-5 hours and move about inside CVH site offices/locations, meeting spaces, patient residences, and healthcare facility locations 2-3 hours.
• Employment at Cedar Valley Hospice requires being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (Boosters are not required) OR having an approved request for reasonable accommodations for a medical, pregnancy, or religious reason, by the start date.
• Pre-employment/post-offer physical, TB, and drug screen required.