School Based Bereavement Care Specialist

Under general supervision, the School Based Bereavement Care Specialist serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and is responsible for providing bereavement support services to grieving children and their families by providing peer support group programs, ongoing staff support, educational resources and referral services. Provides education and volunteer opportunities to individuals, businesses and organizations in the communities served by the Soaring Dove Family Bereavement program under the Hospice of Washington County.

Will provide education and consultation services to schools, community leaders, professionals, organizations and businesses who serve of work with children. Builds lasting partnerships increasing the opportunity for collaboration on initiatives that impact the community. Raises awareness of the impact of death on children and their need for support. Responsible for providing bereavement support services to HWC families and the community and is responsible for the provision of services consistent with the mission, vision, and goals of HWC, quality outcomes and regulatory standards.

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field

Clinical experience in assessing, intervening, and providing time limited counseling to children, adolescents, and families grieving a loss.

Experience in public speaking in a variety of settings with groups of varying size.

Experience in facilitating support groups.

3 years experience working in a counseling or related field preferred, particularly working with children

• Mental health and bereavement knowledge and experience to ensure understanding of the basic issues of human development and behavior
• Analytical skills necessary to assess client needs, to establish a plan of care and to effect appropriate interventions
• Time management skills and discipline required to efficiently and effectively manage job duties
• Ability to read and write the English language in order to complete required professional documentation and correspondence.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively engage clients, volunteers, interns and community members

LGSW/LMSW, LGPC, LCSW or Certified School Counselor preferred

• Provides bereavement support and counseling services within appropriate time frames as indicated on bereavement care plan specifically for children, teens, and families (school aged population).
• Provides Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 level school-based bereavement care services to Hospice of Washington County families and community members who have experienced the death of a loved one. Services include individual and group bereavement services to children and teens in school, office, and/or community settings.
• Plans and implements group peer support sessions for grieving children and their families and school-based support groups for grieving students.
• Conducts and documents ongoing therapeutic assessments of individual and family bereavement needs in accordance with the Bereavement Care Plan.
• Provides short‑term crisis intervention, as well as individual or family counseling services focused on grief and loss to both families served under care of Hospice of Washington County and community members who have experienced the death of a loved one.
• Refers the family and community bereaved to appropriate community resources as needs are identified.
• Assists Bereavement Care Supervisor and Bereavement Care Team with community bereavement events and community outreach projects as requested.
• Seeks input from IDT members regarding the bereavement care plan to obtain additional knowledge and support.
• Provides grief education, training, and support to Washington County Public School (WCPS) staff, and community agencies in Washington County.
• Plans and implements specialized programs designed to raise awareness and provide additional support to participants of the Soaring Doves Family Bereavement Program peer support programs as well as to their extended family members.
• Plans and implements and supports an ongoing outreach and education strategy to generate family participants, volunteers and school partnerships, and community partnerships.
• Administrative tasks such as tracking all communication, mileage, services, as well as completion of detailed quality documentation in EMR. Documents all patient information according to HWC's policies and procedures.
• Collaborates and reports to designated Official Authorized to Execute Contract, Program Officer, and Fiscal Contact established by Maryland Community Health Resources Commission Grant Agreement. Maintains records required per the grant program management and renewal process. Collects demographics of students and any needed statistics for the grant.
• Provides anticipatory grief support and counseling to HWC patients and families if deemed appropriate by IDT.
• Maintains annual agency services.
• Accurately identifies and corrects…