Youth Bereavement Coordinator

Youth Bereavement Coordinator

Full-Time, Hourly (40 hours/week) | Columbus, Ohio

Work Schedule: 8:00am- 4:30pm Monday through Friday

We're Cornerstone of Hope.

Cornerstone of Hope is Ohio's leading bereavement center, helping thousands of grieving children, teens, adults, and families each year find hope through professional grief support, specialized programs based upon age and type of loss, memorial ceremonies, retreats, and a variety of educational offerings. As a Christian based organization, Cornerstone of Hope welcomes and serves all who seek support.

Every story we tell helps someone discover they don't have to face grief alone.

Why This Role Matters

Grief can be especially challenging for children and teens who may not yet have the words or tools to express what they are experiencing. As the Youth Bereavement Coordinator, you will play a meaningful role in helping grieving students feel seen, heard, and supported during some of life's most difficult moments. By bringing compassionate grief support directly into schools, you will help students develop healthy coping skills, build connections, and understand they are not alone in their grief.

Your work will not only make a difference in the lives of children and families but will also strengthen partnerships with schools and communities, expanding access to essential bereavement services. Every connection you make and every student you support helps carry forward Cornerstone of Hope's mission of providing hope, healing, and support to those navigating loss.

What You’ll Do

Youth Bereavement Coordinator 90%

• Program Development & Growth: Lead the ongoing creation, evaluation, and expansion of Cornerstone of Hope’s youth bereavement programming. Identify opportunities for new initiatives and innovative approaches to better serve grieving children and adolescents, including but not limited to, engaging activities designed to help children and teens express their emotions, build coping skills, and foster peer connections. Ensure activities are age-appropriate and effective.

· Deliver Grief Counseling and Support: Provide individual and group counseling to children navigating grief and trauma, utilizing evidence-based practices and therapeutic techniques to support emotional resilience.

· Conduct In-School Support Groups: Implement the 8-week In-School Grief Support Program, facilitating group sessions for elementary, middle, and high school students as needed. Tailor activities and discussions to address the unique needs of each age group.

• Community Engagement & Partnerships: Build and strengthen relationships with schools, community organizations, and referral partners. Represent Cornerstone of Hope in public forums, cultivating partnerships that expand program reach and sustainability.
• Collaborate with School Personnel: Work closely with school staff, including counselors, teachers, and administrators, to identify students in need of grief support and coordinate the integration of support services within the school environment.

· Provide Resources and Referrals: Offer resources and referrals for additional support services as needed, including connecting families with community resources and ensuring continuity of care.

Continuous Improvement/Other Responsibilities 10%

· Serving as an enthusiastic advocate and champion for our mission; and

· Performing other duties as assigned.

· Maintain Confidentiality and Compliance: Adhere to all relevant confidentiality, ethical guidelines, and legal requirements, ensuring that students' privacy and rights are protected.

· Grant & Reporting Support: Collaborate with the Development Team by contributing program outcomes, data, and stories that demonstrate impact for grants, funders, and stakeholders.

· Evaluation & Continuous Improvement: Develop and manage evaluation tools to measure program success, participant satisfaction, and long-term outcomes. Use findings to improve services and drive growth.

· Monitor and Evaluate Progress: Track the progress of students participating in support groups and individual counseling, making necessary adjustments to interventions and providing feedback to stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

· Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.

· Minimum of 2 years of experience in grief counseling, trauma support, or related fields.

· Experience with outpatient programming required.

· Experience working with children and teens in a school setting is highly desirable.

Bonus Points

• In-depth knowledge of grief and trauma-related challenges faced by children and adolescents.
• Proven ability to design and implement a youth bereavement program, while effectively leading a team of facilitators.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39,399 - $56,952