Coordinator Child Grief Services - Pediatric Child Life - FT - 2nd Shift
About The Position
This position is responsible for assisting with the planning and establishment of The Caring House support groups and services, including age-appropriate grief activities. The role involves conducting support groups, attending relevant meetings, and participating in program development and training decisions. The Coordinator will also respond to community crises, assist with special events, and manage intake calls for The Caring House. Additionally, the position involves providing pre and post-bereavement support to families and their bereaved children, conducting orientations and tours, generating monthly reports, maintaining documentation, and performing administrative tasks for The Caring House. Patient care visits may also be assigned.
Requirements
- Have background in counseling or ministry with appropriate degrees in psychology, counseling, social work, or a health related area.
- Possess a high level of written and oral communication skills with a thorough knowledge of the dynamics of grief and bereavement.
- Have a minimum of 2 year experience in clinical work or the equivalent in education and experience.
- Must be a good public speaker.
- Knowledge of computers a plus.
- Must have valid Alabama driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
Responsibilities
- Assist Caring House Coordinator with planning and the establishment of The Caring House support groups and services.
- Assist in the planning of age appropriate grief activities and conduct Caring House support groups.
- Attend and participate in Caring House Committee, Staff, and other meetings relating to The Caring House and Hospice Family Care.
- Participates in decision making regarding program development, training, etc.
- Respond to school and other community crises, upon request; offer services proactively to schools and community groups when crises occur (crisis intervention).
- Assist with coordinating special events of The Caring House and Hospice Family Care.
- Assist with Caring House intake calls.
- Assist Hospice Family Care families and their bereaved children through pre and post bereavement visits.
- Assess and process Caring House telephone intakes, orientations, and tours.
- Generate monthly reports including such information as: number of intakes, community contacts, speaking engagements, and others, as appropriate.
- Maintain proper documentation.
- Assist with Caring House administrative tasks.
- Make patient care visits as assigned.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- flexible spending
- short term and long term disability
- several retirement account options with 401K organization match
- nurse residency program
- tuition assistance
- student loan reimbursement
- On-site training and education opportunities
- Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
