Bereavement Coordinator, Grief Counselor
Resume:
“John” Jang Y. Choi
Anaheim, California *****
818-***-**** ● *************@*****.***
Grief Counselor
Summary of Qualifications
More than 20 years of Church Ministry experience as an Ordained Presbyterian Minister (PC USA). More than 6 years of Chaplain/ Bereavement Coordinator experience in the healthcare industry.
Core Competencies
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Communication (Verbal & Written) Skills
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Medical Charting Competency
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Management of Personnel Resources
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Bilingual (English & Korean) Fluency
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Active Listening
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Community Memorial Service Coordination
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Inter-generational Counseling Skills
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Service Oriented
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Grief Support Group Leading
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Inter-personal Skills
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Bereavement Services
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Spiritual Counseling
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Inter-cultural Skills
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Inter-faith Chaplain
Education
Clinical Pastoral Education, Methodist Hospital of S.C., Arcadia - April 2012
Master of Divinity, Theology, Counseling, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena - June 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Social Studies, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles - May 1987
Professional Experience
Bereavement Coordinator Compassus Hospice, Anaheim, CA
October 2014 - Present
Counsel individuals, groups, and volunteers concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
Visit & Call patients and their families regularly to their homes or facilities to provide them with comfort and support.
Conduct special ceremonies, such as Community Memorial Service 3~4 times a year.
Responsible overseeing the whole Bereavement Dept.
Prepare and lead Grief Support Group 4 times a year (each 9-week session).
Refer people to community support services, psychologists, or doctors.
Participating weekly IDT to make assessment and to chart in HCHB.
Chaplain/ Bereavement Coordinator, Careline Hospice, Inc., L.A., CA
June 2012 - June 2014
Counseled individuals and/or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
Visited patients and their families regularly to their homes or facilities to provide them with comfort and support.
Recruited, trained, and assigned volunteers regularly.
Responded to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises.
Referred people to community support services, psychologists, or doctors.
Participate weekly IDT to make assessment.
Chaplain (Intern), LA County-USC MC, ER, Los Angeles, CA
January 2012 - April 2012
Round patients in ER and ICU to provide them with comfort and support.
Charted each visit/ follow up the visitation
Supported families in crisis.
Respond to requests for assistance during Code Blue or crises.
Participated seminars.
Chaplain (Intern/ Volunteer), Hollywood Presbyterian MC, L.A., CA
September 2011 - April 2012
Round patients in ICU to provide them with comfort and support.
Electronically charted each visit/ follow up the visitation
Supported families in crisis.
Respond to requests for assistance during Code Blue or crises.
Participated seminars and IDT.
VP Sales and Marketing Manager, Leo Arretin, Inc., Chino, CA
December 2007 - June 2011
Achieved increase in Sales Growth and Revenue by 70%
Implemented a Successful Sales Strategy to increase Line of Distributors, Brokers, and Retail Chain Stores
Oversaw Sales and Marketing Department.
Trained and Maintained Sales Personnel of 4~8.
Set up managed National Broker Network of 20.
Provided excellent Customer Service.
Pastor, Bethel Korean Church, Irvine, CA
March 1999 - March 2007
Prepare and deliver sermons regularly.
Train leaders of church, community, or youth groups.
Administer religious rites or ordinances.
Conduct special ceremonies, such as weddings, funerals, or confirmations.
Plan and lead religious education programs for the congregations.
Collaborate with committees or individuals to address financial or administrative issues pertaining to congregations.
Certifications
Clinical Pastoral Education: Certification from Methodist Hospital of Southern California,
Arcadia. 2012
Offered Chaplain Residential Program from Legacy Healthcare, Portland, OR 2014.
Tools, Skills & Technology
PC Proficient, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Quick Books
Proficient in Electronic Charting System: Consolo, (Web base) HMS (Hospice Management System), Cerner, and HCHB (Home Care Home Base)
Android and Apple phones proficient user.
Bilingual in English and Korean. Understand and speak some Spanish.
Affiliations
ACPE (Association of Clinical Pastoral Education) Member.
Professional Chaplain Member.
Volunteer Work
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Local Churches
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