Children's Grief Program Engagement Coordinator at Hospice of the Valley – Phoenix, Arizona

Join Arizona’s largest, most prominent not-for-profit hospice, serving the valley since 1977.

The New Song Center for Grieving Children, a program of Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix Arizona, provides free grief support for children, teens, young adults and their families through peer support groups, creative expression and education. Established in 1989, it offers a safe space for healing after loss, with activities like art and play, and provides resources for schools and professional, including Spanish-language support.

Benefits:

• Supportive work environment with a culture of caring for patients and one another.
• Competitive wages and excellent benefit program.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Flexible schedules for work/life balance

Position Profile

The Children’s Grief Program Engagement Coordinator is responsible for implementing expanded programming that supports New Song’s bereavement programs and providing Evening Coordinator coverage as needed. This role also provides outreach to schools, healthcare providers and community organizations to increase program awareness and participation.

Responsibilities

• Serves as expert resource on New Song and HOV’s Bereavement programs.
• Establishes and maintains positive customer relationships.
• Implements expanded programming that supports New Song bereavement programs.
• Provides community education and outreach.
• Facilitates evening family support groups as needed.
• Provides quality departmental administrative support.
• Maintains professional knowledge and enhances professional skills.
• Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Previous community engagement experience.
• Minimum two years’ customer service experience; preferably in healthcare.
• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with child/family grief and loss program.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of grief and loss relating to children and families and bereavement theory for children and adults.

Hospice of the Valley is a national leader in hospice care and has been serving the Phoenix metropolitan area since 1977. A mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, Hospice of the Valley employs compassionate, skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, enjoy teamwork, and contribute daily to our mission and culture of caring. Team members experience a friendly, supportive atmosphere, leadership support, autonomy, flexibility and the privilege of doing meaningful, rewarding work.

Hospice of the Valley is an equal employment opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V