Community Grief Specialist

Agrace • Fitchburg, WI

42d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Grief Specialist is responsible for providing bereavement support to individuals, families and children who have experienced a loss due to death; in accordance with accepted Agrace Standards of Practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or combination of relevant experience and skills, required
• 3 years’ counseling or related experience
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle
• Experience providing counseling in both a group and individual setting
• Experience working with Grief as related to loss
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others
• Experience using industry specific software
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to be flexible in time and task to meet organizational needs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property
• Ability to work at various Agrace locations.
• Ability to use proper body mechanics and standard precautions

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or other related field, preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate support groups for Agrace families and community members (including securing location, screening group participants, reserving rooms, etc.).
• Provide consultation and education to community groups, faith communities, and educational institutions in a presentation format.
• Provide individual support to adults and children.
• Participates in Agrace memorial events.
• Respond to grief support requests from community members, agency partners, and others in the Agrace Service area.
• Assess level of grief needs for community requests and make appropriate referrals to other community resources when needed.
• Participate in internal work groups, meetings, and committees.
• Collaborate with other departments to fulfill the needs of grieving community members.
• Serve as the face for the Grief Support Center.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with free parking
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees who are hired for 28+ hours per week (.7 FTE +)
• Retirement plans with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday paid time off
• Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees