Grief Service Program Facilitator

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin seeks a Program Facilitator to plan and run grief services for families, children and adults affected by loss. You will help develop curricula, coordinate school and community programming, and collaborate with the Grief Services team to provide trauma-informed support.

The role requires a Master’s in a human services field, preferred clinical licensure, and 2+ years of related experience. Travel within Wisconsin and some after-hours work may be involved.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the grief process and experience working with grieving populations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word; willingness to learn other programs.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains materials to strengthen bereavement and palliative care program projects.
• Oversees grief services group programming, coordinates groups and develops curriculum.
• Provides training for volunteer facilitators and ongoing staff development.
• Responds to community requests for information, education, resources and presentations.
• Engages in professional activities to enhance knowledge of current grief treatment methods.

Skills

Grief process understanding

Communication skills

Independent yet collaborative

MS Word proficiency

Travel within Wisconsin

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services

Clinical licensure preferred

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Job Summary:

In partnership with the Grief Services Supervisor & Bereavement Fellow, plans and carries out Grief Services support programs focusing on the entire family when loss has occurred. Provides support for children and adults affected by trauma and loss, and peripheral trainings for the organization and community partners specific to loss, coping, grief, critical stress management and resiliency. Assists with other work with the agency as requested. The Program Facilitator is responsible for working with the team to plan and operate our unique, diverse and community-based grief support program. Responsibilities include being current on different therapeutic techniques for our grieving population, developing new therapeutic opportunities, evaluating the therapeutic programming, and maintaining best practices.

Essential Functions:

• Creates and maintains materials to strengthen development of bereavement and palliative care program projects.
• Participates in committee work and other initiatives to support program development.
• Oversees grief services support group programming; coordinates group programming, develops curriculum, provides in-takes, facilitates groups.
• Develops grief curriculum and grief support group materials for grief services school programming, as well as facilitates school groups.
• Provides training for volunteer facilitators and continued volunteer staff development.
• Requires proficiency in professional skills related to grief responses, grief assessment, grief intervention, cultural diversity, assessment/intervention, group facilitation and the understanding of family dynamics.
• Responds to community requests for information, education, resources, presentations, etc.
• Responds to staff and providers after critical incidents to support their resiliency and mental health.
• Participates in professional activities that enhance knowledge and expertise of current trends and methods related to the program.

Education:

• Master’s Degree in a Human Services field (counseling, social work, art therapy, etc) required
• Clinical licensure preferred

E xperience:

• 2+ years of professional experience working with children and adults required
• Experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of the grief process and experience working with children who have suffered loss.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to take on the initiative tasks and work independently, as well as to work as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and ability /willingness to learn other computer programs as needed.
• Ability to travel within the state of Wisconsin and occasionally out of state for conferences.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Required for All Jobs:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.
• Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Children’s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.