Program Coordinator - Sandcastles - 40 Hours - Days

GENERAL 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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Community Care Services

• Department: HF Hospice Sand Castle

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable