Grief and Supportive Care Counsellor

1 week ago


Vaughan, Canada Hospice Vaughan Full time

**Grief and Supportive Care Counsellor, Permanent, Full-Time**

**Hospice Vaughan**

Since 1995, Hospice Vaughan, a not-for-profit organization, has been helping people with life-limiting illnesses live fully in comfort and with dignity until they die, while providing support for families, friends, and caregivers. We provide a 12-bed residential hospice as well as a range of community services, including service navigation and case management, grief and family support services, day programs, and complementary therapies and wellness programs.

**Join Our Team**

This role will appeal to a dynamic and experienced regulated health care professional who values hospice palliative care and is eager to support a growing organization and an energetic team. Reporting to the Manager of Community Services, the Grief and Supportive Care Counsellor will provide individual as well as group counselling to clients in our community program. This involves supporting those living with and dying from life-limiting illnesses and their caregivers, as well as people experiencing grief after a loved one has passed.

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**
- Provide individual and group counselling to clients in the community (in person and/or virtually)
- Coach and mentor clinical and community team members to enhance their grief and bereavement support skills
- Develop and implement strategies to support the expansion of activities by engaging volunteer and residence services and by developing relationships with community partners and organizations
- Participate in quality improvement activities
- Participate in the Accreditation process
- Support grant-specific activities, when appropriate or aligned to your portfolio
- Participate in Hospice Vaughan events
- Support the residence program, if required

**Position Requirements**
- Licensed/certified as a regulated health professional in Ontario
- University degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or equivalent with expertise in hospice palliative care; a master’s degree is an asset
- Previous grief counselling experience
- Demonstrated understanding of hospice palliative care
- Experience working with an interprofessional team
- Experience working with volunteers and diverse populations
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, etc.)
- Knowledge of Hospice Palliative Care Ontario standards
- Completed palliative education
- Willingness to perform any other duties to ensure that Hospice Vaughan operates in an effective and professional manner

**This posting will remain open until hiring is completed.**

Pay: $36.00-$43.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Every Weekend

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vaughan, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vaughan, ON

Expected start date: 2025-01-13


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