Children's Grief Group Facilitator (PRN)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Hospice of Baton Rouge is seeking a compassionate and experienced PRN Children's Grief Group Facilitator to join our team at The Retreat at Quarters Lake.

The Children's Grief Group Facilitator is responsible for providing compassionate, age-appropriate grief support to children and adolescents experiencing the loss of a loved one. This position facilitates structured group sessions designed to help participants express emotions, develop healthy coping skills, and navigate the grieving process in a safe, supportive environment. The facilitator works collaboratively with families, caregivers, and bereavement team members to promote emotional well-being and healing.

COMPENSATION: $75 per facilitated group

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

  Grief Support and Group Facilitation

• Assist in planning age-appropriate grief support groups for children and adolescents
• Create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment that encourages emotional expression and peer interaction
• Develop and implement therapeutic activities, including art, storytelling, games, and group discussions, to help children process grief
• Educate participants on grief, loss, emotional awareness, and healthy coping strategies
• Recognize individual emotional and behavioral needs and provide appropriate support during group sessions
• Assist children in developing resilience and positive coping mechanisms following the death of a loved one

Family and Caregiver Support

• Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding group activities, participation, and available bereavement resources
• Provide guidance to families on supporting grieving children at home
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality

Program Coordination and Documentation

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating children's grief support sessions and special bereavement events
• Prepare educational materials, activities, and supplies for group sessions
• Follow organizational policies, confidentiality requirements, and child safety procedures
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and program development activities as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or another social or behavioral science field required.

• Master's degree preferred.

Certifications or Licensure:

• Current Louisiana LPC or LCSW license in good standing required.

Work Experience:

• Experience facilitating support groups or providing counseling required.

• Experience in grief counseling, hospice, bereavement, or mental health settings preferred.

• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferred.

• Familiarity with evidence-based grief counseling theories and trauma-informed practices.

Special Skills:

• Excellent group facilitation and communication skills.

• Ability to build rapport with participants of all ages, families, volunteers, and community partners.

• Strong knowledge of grief, loss, trauma, and family dynamics.

• Ability to recognize crisis situations and respond appropriately.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Other Requirements:

• Availability to facilitate evening grief support groups and occasional weekend workshops, camps, or community events.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Drug-Free Workplace

The Hospice of Baton Rouge is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with organizational policy.

Because of the safety-sensitive nature of the care we provide, applicants who test positive for marijuana, including medical marijuana prescribed under state law, are not eligible for employment.

Salary : $75