Position: Adult & Youth Grief Specialist

Location: Kennewick WA

Type: Non-Exempt, Full Time

Anticipated Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:00-6:30, occasional evenings and weekends for events and outreach.

MISSION, VISION, VALUES

MISSION: Guiding our community members to live their best lives, even and especially through the end of life.

VISION: Tri-Cities Chaplaincy is the recognized source for expert guidance during a crisis, at and through life's end, and following a loss.

VALUES: Accessibility, Integrity, Achievement, Supportive Environment

Position Overview:

The Adult and Youth Grief Specialist plays a crucial role in providing compassionate bereavement support services to individuals and families within the community. The specialist takes a detail-oriented approach to supporting children, youth, adults, and families navigating grief. Responsibilities include assisting with program coordination, facilitating grief support groups for children and their guardians, and ensuring that families and individuals receive appropriate bereavement support and group placement. This role also includes community outreach and engagement, such as attending community events, building and maintaining relationships with community partners, and promoting awareness of Cork’s Place bereavement services. The Adult and Youth Grief Specialist assists in preparing and delivering grief kit materials to families and community partners when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associate degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
2. Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals from different cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
5. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
6. Ability to maintain professional boundaries and uphold strict confidentiality.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of grief counseling theories, techniques, and interventions.
8. Ability to support individuals and groups experiencing grief, trauma, and loss while maintaining emotional resilience and professional boundaries.
9. Available to work evenings and weekends.
10. 1Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, as driving is an essential function of this role. Must meet insurance eligibility requirements.
11. This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen which includes cannabis testing in Washington State.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
2. Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in both languages
3. Experience facilitating groups for children, youth, adults, and/or families.
4. Experience working with children and families in a grief, mental health, or educational setting.
5. Experience with community outreach, public speaking, or presenting to community partners.

Join Our Team:

At Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, we’re committed to providing compassionate care and support to individuals and families during life’s most challenging times. We invite you to be part of our mission and contribute to meaningful work that touches the heart of our community.

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference in patients’ and families' lives.

• Supportive Environment: Thrive in a collaborative and caring atmosphere.

• Professional Growth: Access opportunities for learning and career development.

Bring your passion for care to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, where every moment matters. Apply today and start a career that’s as rewarding as it is impactful.

Compensation

Hiring Range: $22.33/hour - $ 24.17/hour

Note regarding the listed pay range:

Hiring Range: The starting pay range offered to new hires, depending on experience and qualifications.

At Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, we carefully establish pay ranges for our positions by taking various factors into account, including education, certifications, knowledge, skills, experience, internal equity, and market conditions. These ranges are tailored to match the diverse programs and services we offer. Our goal is to ensure fair compensation for candidates based on these factors while maintaining internal peer equity.

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.72 per mile, for eligible positions.
• Vacation: Accrual of hours each pay period based on hours worked.
• Wellness Days: After the 90-day introductory period, eligible employees can convert up to two sick days into wellness days.
• Annual "Yay Day": Full-time employees receive 1 paid day off every January to volunteer in the community.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 days of bereavement leave after the introductory period for the loss of an immediate family member, household pet, or service animal.
• Sick Time: Earned on an accrual basis.
• Paid Holidays: Ten recognized holidays with no waiting period for new hires.
• Health Benefits: Opt-in for Low Deductible Health Benefits, Vision, and Dental starting the first month following your start date.
• Health Benefit Options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Life Flight.
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits: Pet Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Protection plans, and Life Flight.
• Agency-covered benefits: Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment at 1x Annual Salary, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability.
• 401k: You can start contributing right away and up to 5% employer matching after 1 year of employment for eligible employees.
• Premium Pay: Bilingual in Spanish: Verified through ALTA staff testing and Approved Certifications: Premium pay upon review and approval.
• Tuition Assistance: After 1-year of employment, eligible employees can receive up to $5,250 annually in higher education assistance.
• Continuing Education Units: Tri-Cities chaplaincy utilizes Relias Learning and CAPC for employees to earn continuing education units for their credential requirements.
• Certification and Training Opportunities: Employees can partner with their department director on professional goals that benefit the agency and themselves for certification and training opportunities.

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

1. Mission, Vision, and Values: Demonstrate support and adherence to the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
2. Community Outreach: Participate in education and outreach activities to promote agency programs, including hospice care, advanced planning, and bereavement services.
3. Policy Compliance: Maintain knowledge of and comply with agency policies, procedures, and practices.
4. Confidentiality: Protect patient and agency information per HIPAA guidelines. Only access information on a need-to-know basis.
5. Transportation: Maintain reliable personal transportation. Maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance per state requirements.
6. Health Requirements: Satisfy state and agency health requirements by providing proof of immunization, declinations, or approved accommodations as applicable.
7. Screenings: Pass criminal background and drug screenings.
8. Physical Demands: Meet the physical and environmental requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.(see attached physical requirements)
9. Training and Orientation: Complete agency and departmental orientation and required training programs.
10. Continuing Education: Complete ongoing education, policy reviews, and training be designated deadlines.
11. Licensure and Certification: Maintain current licensure(s) and certifications(s) required for the role.
12. Language Proficiency: Read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
13. Work Availability: Be available to work as assigned or scheduled.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Please contact human resources at hr@tccbestlife.org for questions regarding the physical and environmental conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service, and veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.