Bereavement Supervisor

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy in Kennewick, WA seeks a Bereavement Supervisor to lead and support non-clinical grief education for children, families, and adults. The role emphasizes staffing, program administration, and community engagement under the COO while ensuring compassionate service delivery.

The supervisor recruits, trains, and supports staff and volunteers, manages budgets, fosters community partnerships with schools and hospitals, and ensures confidentiality and ethical standards in all

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in child development, psychology, social work, education, theology, business, management, or equivalent.
• Two years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience working in bereavement or similar types of work.
• Evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, integrate, and supervise all aspects of the bereavement programs and demonstrate program effectiveness.
• Maintain and update policies/procedures and delivery of related services.
• Facilitate with team and volunteers; maintain accurate statistics of services and volunteer hours.
• Report goals and outcomes to funders and prepare service reports as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree (child development, psychology, social work, education, theology, business or equivalent)

Master’s degree (child development, psychology, social work, education, theology or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position:

Bereavement Supervisor

Location:

Kennewick, WA

Type:

Full-Time, Exempt

Anticipated Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

MISSION, VISION, VALUES

MISSION: Guiding our community members to live their best lives, even and especially through the end of life.

VISION: Tri-Cities Chaplaincy is the recognized source for expert guidance during a crisis, at and through life's end, and following a loss.

VALUES: Accessibility, Integrity, Achievement, Supportive Environment

Position Overview

The Bereavement Supervisor plays a vital role in delivering compassionate support to our clients, families, and community, aligning with Tri-Cities Chaplaincy policies. Working under the guidance of the Chief Operations Officer, this detail-oriented professional oversees all operational aspects, including staffing, budget management, community engagement, fundraising, and administrative support for our bereavement programs.

Specifically, for Cork's Place and the adult bereavement program, the Bereavement Supervisor assumes the responsibility of recruiting, training, and providing ongoing support to a team of staff members. These individuals are dedicated to delivering compassionate grief education and care that is non-clinical and non-counseling in nature. The supervisor also ensures that volunteers receive proper training, support, and supervision.

Additionally, the Bereavement Supervisor actively engages in community outreach and education initiatives. The primary objective is to offer leadership and foster the growth of our child and family, as well as adult bereavement programs. Promptly meeting the needs of community members seeking bereavement services remains a top priority.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in child development, psychology, social work, education, theology, business, management, or equivalent.
• 2. Experience working in bereavement or similar types of work.
• 3. Two years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• 4. Evenings and weekends, as needed.
• 5. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation, as driving is an essential function of this role. Must meet insurance eligibility requirements.
• 6. This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen which includes cannabis testing in Washington State.
• 7. Ability to report to the assigned work location(s) as scheduled and maintain consistent, reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Master’s degree in child development, psychology, social work, education, theology, or equivalent.
• 2. Experience in community outreach.
• 3. Experience developing teams, managing staff, working with volunteers, and a passion for helping children.
• 4. Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• 5. Demonstrates professional written and oral communication skills.
• 6. Detail-oriented with the availability and knowledge to understand program management as a whole and the global role of bereavement programs within the agency.
• 7. Works independently utilizing sound judgment, time management, and ability to multi-task.
• 8. Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with a high level of confidentiality.
• 9. An understanding of the grief process and experience working with youth.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Responsible for the developing, implementing, integrating, and supervising all aspects of the bereavement programs and demonstrating program effectiveness.
• Maintaining and updating policies/procedures and delivery of related services.
• Facilitates effectively with team and volunteers and ensures accurate and complete statistical records of bereavement services and volunteer facilitator/community hours are maintained.
• Report goals and outcomes to various funders and prepare service reports as requested
• Prepare annual report for the community and special report to the Board of Directors, when requested.
• Works with COO to develop an annual budget with SMART goals and meets expectations and fundraising goals that sustain the program.
• Works closely with the development team on donor relations and fundraising activities.
• Collaborates on grant writing and provides yearly and mid-year reports, as requested by funders.
• Promotes the program through outreach and development in conjunction with agencies, schools, hospitals, adult care facilities, clinics, and public service organizations to obtain volunteer facilitators and referrals.
• Empower and support staff to provide bereavement services to adults, children and their families.
• Meet with potential donors and vendors and manage the