Job Title: Coordinator, Bereavement
Reports to (Role): Program Director, Community Learning & Engagement

About the Role
Reporting to the Program Director, Community Learning and Engagement, this role will take a lead in identifying, planning and implementing suicide bereavement services and programming. A vital aspect of this role is collaboration with those who have experienced suicide loss to identify, prioritize and support existing and new bereavement initiatives. The Coordinator, Bereavement, will help organize and facilitate support for suicide loss connection events and will support the Crisis Centre’s bereavement services overall. This role will be 20 hours per week. Hours will be flexible with some evening and weekend hours expected to support programming.

What You’ll Do
● In collaboration with other department Coordinators, ensure the continued smooth delivery of already established bereavement programming
● In collaboration with a Bereavement Advisory Group formed by suicide loss survivors, identify needs/gaps and opportunities for community-based programming to support grief, loss and connection.
● Facilitate or co-facilitate bereavement support events both in-person and online
● Respond to community inquiries related to support and resources for recently bereaved community members
● Research bereavement programming through engagement with survivors of suicide loss as well as research and implementation in other jurisdictions.
● Contribute to the creation of new resources for the suicide-bereaved community
● Support other bereavement-related activities as required.
● Work collaboratively with Crisis Centre’s staff and community partners; attend regular meetings.
● Ensure program objectives are met in a manner consistent with the quality of service and care for which the Crisis Centre is well known.

About You
Skills and Abilities
● Strong affinity with suicide prevention and bereavement; lived experience with suicide loss is a strong asset for this role.
● Experience directly supporting those who have experienced suicide loss is highly recommended
● Experience and knowledge in peer-led, volunteer-based programming is highly recommended.
● Strong networking, liaison, leadership and community development skills.

Self-motivated with the ability and willingness to work as part of a team and collaborate with community partners.
● Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated experience handling sensitive issues tactfully and diplomatically.
● Computer proficiency and administrative skills.

Qualifications
● Relevant degree or diploma, two (2) years of recent related experience (counselling, education, social work, community development) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
● Knowledge and experience in suicide prevention, grief and loss and working with those who have suffered trauma or sudden death.
● Ability to provide a clear Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Persons Check.