Bereavement & Peer Supp Educ at UPMC

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bereavement Support, Peer Support, Counseling, Grief Education, Volunteer Training, Public Speaking, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Coping Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication Skills, Active Listening, Emotional Maturity, Teamwork, Resource Coordination, Educational Program Development, Therapeutic Play

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Family Hospice is seeking a Bereavement & Peer Support Educator to join our Interdisciplinary Hospice team, providing excellent care to terminally ill patients within our communities. As a member of our bereavement team, this individual will have the opportunity to work side by side with peers and volunteers who strive daily to meet the needs of those grieving the loss of a loved one. Additionally, this individual will work with our bereaved family members, both one-on-one and through our support groups. If you possess excellent listening skills and a desire to support individuals navigating the natural grieving process following the loss of a loved one, this is the ideal job for you. This is a Monday-Friday daylight occasionally, occasionally working weekends and evening events. Purpose: Responsible for providing direct counseling and peer support to the active and bereaved patient/family units with a focus on children's bereavement. Provide support and training for volunteer programs throughout the Heartworks program. Responsibilities: Coordinates education for children and teens related to grief. Coordinates the recruitment of volunteers and provides on-site training. Develops and coordinates special programs related to grief support. Develops and coordinates educational programs and public speaking engagements for the community related to grief support and healthy coping skills. Develops and coordinates an adult program related to healthy coping skills. Works directly with school counselors to provide age-appropriate education on grief support and coping skills. Maintains and coordinates the public-school book bag program, supplying educational resources for counselors and students. Coordinates the inpatient hospice children's resource/playroom to promote therapeutic play and educational resources. Referring individuals to community resources as appropriate, including clergy and community hospice agencies. Develops interdisciplinary tools for educational assessment and support. Accepts different cultural and religious values and lifestyles. Supports patients and families' self-determination. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings with palliative care consultation team. Participate in the hospital Ethics Committee. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and 2 years of relevant experience, with additional experience from a medical, education, or service agency required. A master's degree in social work, Mental Health, and/or Education is preferred. Documented experience dealing with grief education required. Valid computer, verbal, listening, and written communication skills .Excellent human relations and leadership skills as demonstrated by previous experience and/or achievements. Emotionally mature, able to work both as a team member and independently. Excellent oral. Written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to comprehend written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. Demonstrate active listening skills. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Automotive Insurance Driver's License Act 33 Act 34 OAPSA UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Bereavement & Peer Support Educator is responsible for providing direct counseling and peer support to bereaved families, with a focus on children's bereavement. This role also involves coordinating educational programs and volunteer training related to grief support.