Also called: Bereavement Coordinator
Supports people after the death of a loved one through counseling and support groups.
Calls families a month after a hospice death to check in, then runs an evening support group for widows. Plans a memorial event for families in the community.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in counseling or social work; grief certification optional.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Counseling, Social Work, Thanatology.
Growing much faster than average (about 17% over 10 years). Tied to mental health counselors.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can send check-in messages, but supporting widows and grieving families in groups stays human.
Classes: Psychology, Sociology, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1018.
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