Bereavemnt Comm EDU Specialist. Children's.

Job Summary: The Bereavemnt Comm EDU Specialist work with Community Education Specialist, Child Life Community Outreach Grant, collaborates with Program Manager, Child Life Services, Loma Linda University School of Marriage and Family Counseling, and the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office in planning, implementing, and evaluating Camp Good Grief - Special Victims Program (CGG-SVP) for children ages 9 - 17 years; conducts grief support groups for children following each CGG-SVP; coordinates reunion and remembrance activities; makes referrals for psychological counseling as deemed appropriate; travels to designated locations to provide education and grief support for children's groups at community centers, churches, and schools; facilitates and provides grief education and support interventions for defined population; serves as a resource for LLUCH and community on grief education; collaborates with the Program Manager in grant-writing and exploring opportunities to fund program; serves as a child advocate and liaison among hospital, District Attorney's office, and Marriage and Family Counseling clinic; utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize customer service in a manner that supports excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism; contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed. Continuation of position is dependent upon grant funding.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in child health-related field, education, or psychology required. Master's Degree preferred. Minimum three years of experience in Child Health or Education and one year of teaching community health classes required. Minimum one year of conducting support groups for children required. Minimum one year of grant program experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Able to keyboard 40 wpm. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Bereavement certification preferred.