Grief and Supportive Care Counsellor

3 days ago

Woodbridge ON LH G, Canada Hospice Vaughan Full time

Grief and Supportive Care Counsellor, Community Services

12-Month Contract, Full-Time

$36-41/Hour

Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan

Since 1995, Cortellucci 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 and group counselling to people experiencing grief after a loved one has passed, people living with a life-limiting illness, and caregivers in our community program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

· Provide individual and group counselling to clients in the community, in person and/or virtually

· Participate in the development and implementation of strategies to support the expansion of grief services

· Participate in quality improvement activities

· Participate in the Accreditation process

· Support grant-specific activities, when appropriate or aligned to your portfolio

· Participate in Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan events

· Support the residence program, if required

Position Requirements

· University degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy with expertise in hospice palliative care; a master's degree is an asset

· Licensed as a social worker, nurse, occupational therapist, or psychologist in Ontario

· Previous grief counselling experience

· Demonstrated understanding of hospice palliative care and knowledge of Hospice Palliative Care Ontario standards; completion of palliative care education is an asset

· Experience working with an interdisciplinary team, volunteers, and diverse populations

· Strong computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, etc.)

· Willingness to perform any other duties to ensure that Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan operates in an effective and professional manner

Qualified applicants are invited to forward a cover letter and resume to Please specify "Grief and Supportive Care Counsellor, Community" in the subject line of your e-mail and include your personal e-mail address if applying via a job portal.

This posting will remain open until hiring is completed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted. Please no phone calls or agency inquiries.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00-$41.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Woodbridge, ON L4H 3G7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

  • Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

  • Palliative Care Grief Counselling: 2 years (required)
  • Grief Counselling: 2 years (required)
  • Hospice Palliative Care: 2 years (preferred)
  • Working with Volunteers and Diverse Population: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Certified as a regulated Health Professional (required)

Work Location: In person

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