Donor Family Services Coordinator | Full-Time at UF Health

Gainesville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grief Counseling, Bereavement Support, Case Management, Project Coordination, Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Writing, Proofreading

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Location: UF Health Shands Hospital 1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm Employment Type: Full-Time Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment. Responds to the needs of organ donor families by developing and implementing appropriate after-care services, including grief counseling and bereavement support; by coordinating projects, programs and special events that promote the donor families' experiences; and by facilitating communication between donor families and transplant recipients. Collaborates on other LifeQuest and donor program development department projects and campaigns as needed. Must demonstrate ability to work independently, find creative solutions to problems and develop innovative ideas. Responsibilities Plan, implement and evaluate projects, special events, and other activities for donor families. Coordinate after-care communication to families and between families and recipients. Engage and/or debrief with clinical coordinators, donation advocates and HSCs regarding family issues Support overall objectives of donor program development Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, health sciences, social work or other related field Two years of case management, social work, hospice, grief counseling or related experience; OR Two years of donor family after care experience within an organ procurement organization (OPO), tissue bank or eye bank. Must have exceptional writing, proofreading, communications, critical thinking and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills required. Licensure/Certification/Registration: None Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose

Responsibilities

The coordinator provides after-care services, grief counseling, and bereavement support to organ donor families. They also facilitate communication between donor families and transplant recipients while managing related programs and special events.