Aftercare Coordinator at Vertin Company – Morris, Minnesota

Our Aftercare Manager is a part-time opportunity and is responsible for the management and coordination of the funeral home’s aftercare programs and services for bereaved families. This role will be supporting our Pedersen Funeral & Cremation Service location in Morris, MN.

What you’ll do

• In conjunction with each Funeral Director assess the needs of bereaved families
• Assemble and share care packets to each family served by funeral home.
• Coordinate and execute aftercare programs including but not limited to Everything After+.
• Ensure the integrity of family contact information within Passare (our system) and connect with each contact listed in monthly Passare report provided to explain and offer aftercare services.
• Coordinate and execute monthly events (i.e.: social, educational, community-partnered), including the annual Service of Remembrance.
• Provide grief care information and referral services to callers from the community.
• Organize and deliver grief care support sessions to individuals and groups.
• Make community-based presentations to increase awareness and to educate audiences on how to access grief support services.

Experience you need to bring

• 1+ years related grief care, hospice, counseling, bereavement experience preferred.
• Knowledge of grief cycle and response.
• Possess a high level of compassion, integrity, and confidentiality for the families served.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong writing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and coordinate aftercare programs.

Educational Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in social work, psychology/therapy or counseling helpful. One to three years related grief care, hospice, counseling, bereavement experience preferred.

Vertin is a privately held organization, headquartered in Minnesota, with 7 additional state locations. We offer our colleagues continuous learning and development, career growth, work-life balance, and a strong benefit package all while maintaining a family culture!