Grief Services Coordinator - Full Time

Huron Hospice is located on a tranquil 12 acre rural estate just west of Clinton, Ontario. The four-bed residence is staffed around the clock by an RN and RPN with further support provided to residents and their families by welcoming volunteers. Huron Hospice also provides supports to residents in the community of Huron County through hospice home visits and grief services. We are looking for a positive, energetic and compassionate leader to join our team.

The Grief Services Coordinator is responsible for providing grief support in Huron County. This support will be provided one-to-one and in small groups. This role requires the coordinator to work in collaboration with other managers of Huron Hospice, in particular, the Volunteer Coordinator. A therapist in the role will provide one-on-one therapy up to 50% of time. The work location will be hybrid between home and the hospice.

POSTED October 14, 2026

CLOSING October 31, 2026

INTERVIEWS November 4, 2026

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Essential Qualifications

- Certificate in Loss, Grief and Bereavement or equivalent
- Designation in social work or psychotherapy preferred
- Experience facilitating groups
- Ability to provide individual and group grief and bereavement support
- Grief Recovery Method Program Facilitator certificate or commitment to complete certificate within three months of hire (at cost to employer)
- Minimum 3 years of Hospice or Palliative Care experience preferred
- Leadership experience including but not limited to management, supervision, program development/evaluation, risk management, health and safety preferred
- Awareness of current trends and best practices in hospice/palliative care

Skills

- Superior interpersonal skills
- Exceptional group facilitation skills
- Proven organizational, client service and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize
- Consultative team-based management style
- Effective verbal and written communication and ability to provide clear direction
- Ability to work independently,



exercise sound judgement, make appropriate decisions and accept responsibility for outcomes
- The ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends as required
- Strong community building skills
- Ability to deal with conflict constructively
- Computer skills in Microsoft based programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Personal Qualities

- Compassionate and thoughtful
- Positive approach to client service and a demonstrated capacity for empathy
- Mature and professional approach
- Highly motivated and self-directed
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
- Ability to interact with diverse groups
- Ability to connect and motivate people of all ages
- Knowledge of interdisciplinary resident care processes, commitment to teamwork, and ability to collaborate effectively
- Align behavior with the overall mission, vision, values and code of conduct of Huron Hospice
- Serve as a positive role model for staff, volunteers and service recipients

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Program Development/Coordination of Services

● Develop and implement grief support groups for adults, youth and children

● Coordinate registration of participants in all loss, grief and bereavement groups and programs

● Ensure qualified volunteers facilitate grief support groups and programs and provide supervision to those individuals

● Work with community partners, including schools boards, to expand loss, grief and bereavement programs and identify the need for recent programs to meet identified gaps in service based on client needs





● Participate in community health planning and identify opportunities for partnerships

● Provide in-residence support based on availability and need

Quality Control

● Support the development of a quality improvement program to identify and monitor quality indicators

● Ensure compliance with:

o Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Standards

o Hospice/Palliative Care Best Practices

o Ontario Health reporting requirements

o The Grief Recovery Institute

● Monitor client care within the grief support programs

● Identify adequate resources for programs

● Be responsive to client concerns, complaints & compliments through satisfaction surveys and by other means

● Create files for general operations, records and statistics as required

● Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality and protect operations by monitoring confidential information processing

● Operate in compliance with Public Health, Ministry of Labour and Occupational Health and Safety Act

Financial Management

● Provide input to Executive Director for annual operating budget preparation

● Manage available financial resources in a prudent and responsible manner recognizing financial resource realities

Administration

● Ensure policy and procedures are in place and followed to support community loss, grief and bereavement programs and support groups including defined referral processes

● Collect statistical data related to support programs when appropriate

● Participate in the implementation of the strategic plan

● Participate in monthly management team meetings and other committee work

REPORTS TO Executive Director

PAY $30-$38/Hour(based on experience and credentials)

INTERVIEWS We thank all those who apply but will only be contacting those who are being invited to an in-person interview at Huron Hospice Bender House November 4.

TO APPLY Send cover letter and resume to:

Willy Van Klooster, Executive Director

- [email protected]

Pay: $30.00-$38.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Grief Services Coordinator (Clinton)
🏢 Huron Hospice
📍 Clinton