Community Grief Counselor

Position Type: PRN

POSITION SUMMARY: The Retreat at Quarters Lake is seeking a compassionate and experienced Community Grief Counselor (PRN) to join our team on an as-needed basis. This position plays a vital role in providing emotional and psychological support to individuals and families coping with loss. The ideal candidate will be skilled in facilitating grief support groups and workshops, creating thoughtful and engaging content, and offering both traditional and holistic approaches to healing.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide emotional and psychological support to individuals and families experiencing grief in assisting them navigate through the complex emotions while facilitating healing and adjustment to life changes.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions for clients while identifying and addressing any urgent crisis needs that may arise.
• Collaborate with other professionals and support teams to provide comprehensive support for clients through organizational resources and community support.
• Plan and facilitate grief support groups, workshops, and grief camps in a compassionate and supportive manner.
• Develop and implement engaging activities and discussions tailored to the needs of group/camp members.
• Design and produce relevant, empathetic, and informative content for support groups and workshops, including digital content, handouts, presentations, and resources.
• Continuously evaluate and refine group topics based on participant feedback and emerging trends in grief support.
• Ability to be creative in content creation with the beautiful spaces offered at The Retreat, which align with holistic approaches as well as traditional ones.
• Support recruitment, training, and supervision of The Retreat volunteers.
• Work closely with The Retreat’s leadership team to align with group offerings, organizational goals, and community needs.
• Provide regular updates and reports on group attendance, feedback, and the overall effectiveness of support services.
• Attend events, community outreach initiatives, and fundraising events as directed.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral science, psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field
• Master’s Degree preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience facilitating support groups, particularly in grief and loss preferred.
• Familiarity with Grief counseling theories and practices

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Expertise in interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and represent The Retreat at a professional level at community events.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with individuals in emotional distress.
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed for group sessions and events if required.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting others.