Looking for a career in childhood bereavement? Here are current job opportunities available at NACG & Member Organizations.
L.Y.G.H.T. Program Coordinator at Dougy Center. (Portland, OR- in-person). Full-Time.
Position Overview
Dougy Center is seeking a FT Program Coordinator to join our Listening and Led by Youth in Foster Care: Grief, Hope, & Transitions (L.Y.G.H.T.) Team. This position will be responsible for program coordination, program support, community outreach and recruitment, report writing, community site support and correspondence, and curricula development. The L.Y.G.H.T. Program Coordinator will assist with program development under the guidance of the L.Y.G.H.T. National Director, and with administration, coordination, and support for other Dougy Center projects.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Advanced knowledge and cultural sensitivity to work with a diverse population of youth who have experienced trauma, foster care, and/or other challenging life events.
Upper-level working knowledge of office systems, program management, implementation, and evaluation.
Advanced ability to develop program curricula.
Advanced ability to successfully establish and maintain community networks and partnerships.
Advanced ability to effectively provide program coordination.
Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, including advanced competency in MS Word and a great command of Excel spreadsheets.
Availability for ongoing local travel to community partner sites and occasional out-of-state travel.
Qualifications:
A Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or a related human services field is required. Experience in the child welfare field is preferred.
Minimum of two years of experience in psychology, social work, counseling, program facilitation, and administration is required.
Prior experience facilitating groups and providing program supervision is preferred.
Prior experience working with youth in the foster care system is highly desired.
Dougy Center offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, generous vacation, dog friendly office, employer matched retirement fund, life and disability insurance, and employer paid medical, vision, and dental. The position is based at Dougy Center East (3909 SE 52nd Ave in Portland) and does require time in the physical office.
Starting salary range: $50,000 – $55,000 depending on experience. Interested applicants please send cover letter and resume to lyght@dougy.org. Position posting will close on Dec 6, 2023.
Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Children & Families is committed to providing grief support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families can share their experiences before and after a death. We provide support and training locally, nationally, and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children who are grieving. With this mission and with the well-being of all families who are grieving in our community in mind, we will demonstrate Dougy Center’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and specifically, fair and inclusive access to meaningful and relevant resources and services for all people who are grieving in our community. We are committed to engaging in intentional dialogue to foster a community based on our organizational values of respect, integrity, stewardship, and excellence.
Executive Director at New Hope for Kids. (Maitland, FL). Full-Time.
Position Overview
New Hope for Kids’ mission is to support children and families grieving the death of a loved one and to grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses in Central Florida. New Hope for Kids is a not-for-profit corporation that achieves its mission through two programs, The Center for Grieving Children and Wishes for Kids, which provide assistance to children and their families during some of life’s most difficult challenges.
New Hope for Kids also provides support services such as family events, resource information, and referral to other agencies for assistance when necessary. Our programs are available to children and young adults who live in the central Florida area. New Hope for Kids has a $1.2 million annual operating budget, a team of 28 dedicated grief facilitators, including 750 dedicated volunteers, and a 19-person Board of Directors.
New Hope for Kids is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as its Executive Director, utilizing Catalyst Consulting to conduct the job search. The Executive Director will play a critical role in advancing grief and wish programs, fundraising, community outreach, administrative oversight, and facilities management efforts.
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HOW TO APPLY
New Hope for Kids has retained Catalyst Consulting Services to conduct this search on their behalf. To be considered for this opportunity, please send a letter of interest and resume to:
Michelle Turman, MA, CFRE
mturman@catalystcs.org
813.839.2282 direct
Bereavement Support Group Facilitator: Long Island for COPE Bereavement Program (Melville, NY). Part-Time.
Position Overview
This is a part-time, per diem position with schedule determined by organization need and Facilitator availability. Position is for a new monthly in person bereavement support group in Suffolk County Long Island.
COPE Facilitators are responsible for running bereavement support groups for parents and/or siblings and conducting brief intakes for participants of their groups. Facilitators report to the COPE Clinical and Program Director. They may not recruit group participants for their own private practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitate COPE bereavement support group(s) for up to two hours per support group meeting; arrive early to ensure safe access to the building/office where the meeting takes place (when applicable); begin and end sessions on time; submit attendance sheets within one week of meeting; communicate need for coverage or change of meeting date due to vacation or illness.
- Conduct brief intakes of potential new participants for their own groups and assess readiness and appropriateness for the group; provide pertinent information (i.e. time, location, and directions); follow-up support with ongoing members as needed.
- Follow and implement clinical protocols as described in organization materials; address and communicate concerns or crises to Clinical and Program Director; refer participants for additional counseling and clinical care as needed or requested in consultation with Clinical and Program Director.
- Required participation in supervision, semi-annual meetings/trainings and performance reviews with Clinical and Program Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling or equivalent
- New York State registered and/or licensed; LMSW or LCSW preferred
- Strong background in bereavement and grief counseling
- Strong background in group support
- Bilingual/Multilingual (Spanish speaking) a plus
Bereavement Support Group Facilitator for COPE Bereavement Program (Melville, NY). Part-Time/Per Diem.
Position Overview
This is a part-time, per diem position with schedule determined by organization need and Facilitator availability. Position is for a new monthly Spanish-speaking bereavement support group in NYC/Long Island.
COPE Facilitators are responsible for running bereavement support groups for bereaved individuals and conducting intakes for participants of their groups in collaboration with COPE Clinical and Program Director. Facilitators report to the COPE Clinical and Program Director. They may not recruit group participants for their own private practices.
Opportunity for support and collaboration with COPE Community Outreach and Engagement Manager for Spanish-speaking outreach to local social services organizations and community partners.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitate COPE bereavement support group(s) for up to two hours per support group meeting; arrive early to ensure safe access to the building/office where the meeting takes place (when applicable); begin and end sessions on time; submit attendance sheets within one week of meeting; communicate need for coverage or change of meeting date due to vacation or illness.
Conduct phone intakes of potential new participants for their own groups and assess readiness and appropriateness for the group; provide pertinent information (i.e. time, location, and directions); follow-up support with ongoing members as needed. Coordinate with COPE Clinical and Program Director throughout the intake process.
Follow and implement clinical protocols as described in organization materials; address and communicate concerns or crises to Clinical and Program Director; refer participants for additional counseling and clinical care as needed or requested in consultation with Clinical and Program Director. Required participation in supervision, semi-annual meetings/trainings and performance reviews with Clinical and Program Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling or equivalent
- New York State registered and/or licensed; LMSW or LCSW preferred
- Strong background in bereavement and grief counseling
- Strong background in group support
- Spanish speaking required
Bilingual Grief Counselor for Judi’s House/JAG Institute (Aurora, CO). Full-Time. Relocation and Sign on Bonus.
Position Overview
A Judi’s House Bilingual Grief Counselor is a passionate, committed, and dedicated mental health professional who wants to contribute to the organizational vision that no child should be alone in grief. The Grief Counselor participates in direct service and training by leading the therapeutic group process, conducting psychosocial assessments, providing individual and family counseling, aiding in the professional development of trainees, supporting the research initiative, presenting/participating in outreach and education opportunities, and supporting volunteer recruitment. The role supports Spanish-language clinical services at Judi’s House by contributing to the clinical milieu, guiding best practices, and advancing the JEDI initiative at the organization.
This position primarily works four ten-hour shifts Monday – Thursdays and requires evening work up to three times a week.
Although some remote work is possible, this position is primarily onsite and in the community.
Salary range for this role is $66,284-$79,095.50.
The Benefits:
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Relocation allowance available.
- A knowledgeable, mission-driven team.
- Generous leave policies
- Four-day work weeks
- Supportive team environment
- Employer-sponsored health insurance
- 401k Match Program
- Professional development funding/time
- Monthly celebrations
Grief Team Lead for Cedar Valley Hospice (Waterloo, IA). Full-Time.
Position Overview
| Cedar Valley Hospice is the premier hospice agency serving 15 counties with offices in Waterloo, Grundy Center, Independence and Waverly. We are currently seeking a Grief Team Lead to join our well-respected team in our Waterloo office.
The Grief Team Lead will function as the leader of the Grief Support team. The Grief Team Lead will evaluate current grief offerings and develop and lead initiatives to further enhance and support the changing needs of the agency. This position will also provide direct grief support services to hospice and community grief clients (adults and children), as well as train and oversee the grief department employees and volunteers. For more information about the position, contact Mikaela Hines: mhines@cvhospice.org |
Director of Clinical Programs for Judi’s House/JAG Institute (Aurora, CO). Full-Time.
Position Overview
For more information about the position, contact Micki Burns: mickib@judishouse.org |