AddressGENERAL SUMMARY:
Works in conjunction with the SandCastles team to provide for the needs of grieving children and their families.
· Provides for the SandCastles Program - recruiting, assessment, orientation, training, managing, evaluating, and recognizing volunteers.
· Required for evening (occasional weekend) functions for coordination and supervision of the program at one or more sites in-person and/or virtual.
· Responsible for leadership of an age group at overnight weekend grief camp.
· Responsible for the planning, implementation, and facilitating of group activities and management of children's grief group volunteer facilitators and adjunct volunteers at sites, virtual, and camps.
· Responsible for relationship with sponsoring site(s) including date planning, contract needs, and space usage oversight.
· Responsible for the marketing and fundraising, including fundraising committees, at assigned sites.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
· Bachelor's Degree with a background in counseling, social work, psychology, or relevant field required.
· Master's Degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· Minimum of five (5) years commensurate work experience accepted in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
· Previous experience working with volunteers, bereavement, and children's issues preferred.
· Proficiency with software programs, including Microsoft office required.
· Flexibility to participate at the overnight children's grief camp weekend required.
· Requires interpersonal skills to present a positive image of Henry Ford Health and SandCastles Grief Support Program to volunteers, families, and the community.
· Displays sensitivity in discussing the reality of death, grief, and loss, with children, families, volunteers, and the community.
· Excellent written communication skills, writing concisely and objectively in documentation with timeliness and accuracy required.
· Maintains confidentiality of records and information relating to families, volunteers, and staff.
· Utilizes effective communication skills and displays tact and decorum in all communication with staff, families, volunteers, administration, and community representatives.
· Transports supplies to assigned community program sites.
· Responsible for set up and take down at program sites as needed. (i.e., May include setting up tables/tents, moving/transporting bins, and boxes.)
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
· Must have valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
· Works in a clean, well-lighted office environment.
· Works in a variety of community program settings and camps.
· Subjected to irregular working hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
· Must have valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
· Requires use of personal vehicle during work hours for travel within surrounding counties to SandCastles program sites and camp.
· Occasional lifting may be required.
· Works under the supervision of the SandCastles Manager and Leadership.
· In the absence of a Program or Clinical Staff, may need to cover duties.
Equipment:
· Office equipment, supplies, and database necessary to provide SandCastles services.
· Use of protective equipment as needed for standard precautions.
