Grief & Bereavement Specialist - Hospice Support

Nipissingserenityhospice; North Bay; On-site; CAD 57,330 - 70,070; Full time

Job summary

A regional hospice provider in North Bay is hiring a Grief & Bereavement Coordinator for a full-time contract. The role involves providing support to caregivers and families experiencing grief and loss. Responsibilities include conducting grief assessments and delivering interventions in a compassionate environment. Ideal candidates possess relevant educational credentials and experience in bereavement support, with effective bilingual communication skills in English and French being essential. A valid Ontario driver’s license is also required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience developing and delivering bereavement support.
• Member in good standing with relevant Ontario colleges.
• Experience in End-of-Life Care and Palliative Care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group-based support to caregivers and families.
• Conduct ongoing grief assessments and deliver appropriate grief interventions.
• Offer anticipatory grief support and guide individuals through loss.

Skills

Effective bilingual communication (English/French)

Sound knowledge of hospice palliative care

Excellent active listening skills

Superior organizational skills

Education

College or University diploma/degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Client database software

Job description

A regional hospice provider in North Bay is hiring a Grief & Bereavement Coordinator for a full-time contract. The role involves providing support to caregivers and families experiencing grief and loss. Responsibilities include conducting grief assessments and delivering interventions in a compassionate environment. Ideal candidates possess relevant educational credentials and experience in bereavement support, with effective bilingual communication skills in English and French being essential. A valid Ontario driver’s license is also required.