NOTE: The following is NOT an AHPCA position.

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NOTE: The following is NOT an AHPCA position.

Palliative & Grief Support Navigator

Position Summary

The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley desires to implement a loss
and grief program for the benefit of residents of the Bow Valley. The
communities include the Stoney Nakoda First Nations Morley, the Bow
Valley component of the Municipal District of Bighorn (Kananaskis
Settlement, Lac des Arc, Dead Man’s Flats, Exshaw, Harvie Heights),
Canmore, Banff, and Lake Louise.

The scope of this position is broad and reflects the long-term goals of the
Society. It is expected that emphasis on the various duties and
responsibilities identified below will evolve as the Society becomes known
in the Bow Valley.

The Palliative and Grief Support Navigator will develop and coordinate a
program to support clients and family members within the Bow Valley on
their palliative journey and through loss and grief.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in loss and grief counselling with individuals and
  groups
• Proven experience in program development and community
  engagement
• Knowledge of loss and grief theory and therapeutic interventions
• Proficiency in service coordination, intake and referral for patient
  support
• Experience in creating, coordinating and implementing a volunteer
  program
• Excellent communication & listening skills
• Commitment to the Society’s goals and objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with non-profit organizations
• BSW or BA (psychology, counselling, spiritual care or equivalent)

Time Requirements

40 hrs/week. Flexible schedule. It may be necessary to meet clients in
evenings and on weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Navigator will develop a coordinated plan which will allow for ongoing
growth of programs and services. The plan will include, but not be limited
to, the following:

• Develop, coordinate and oversee activities such as grief cafes, grief
  walks, support groups, a call-in hospice support system, and a speaker
  series
• Liaise with a variety of community organizations in the provision of the Program
• Intake and assessment of clients
• Counsel clients, referring to appropriate agencies as necessary
• Develop and coordinate a volunteer training program
• Create and build a resource library consisting of videos, podcasts,
  current articles, books, and keep the Resource Guide updated
• Administer schedules, budgets, data analysis and communications
  relative to the Program

Supervisor: Executive Director

Direct Reports: Program Volunteers