Program Coordinator, Outreach & School/Community Services

Exempt Full-Time

The Children’s Room is the leading independent nonprofit child bereavement center in Massachusetts. Our mission is to create safe, supportive communities so that no child, teen, or family has to grieve alone.

About The Children’s Room (TCR): At TCR, we facilitate free grief support services for families with children and teens aged 3½-18 years old who have had a parent or sibling die. Services are offered at our Arlington center, in schools and community centers, and virtually. Our programs include peer support groups, parent groups, teen programs, family nights, and professional training. Consultations and referrals are also provided.

About the position: The Program Coordinator, Outreach & School/Community Services will be a member of the Program Team and report to the Program Director of School & Community Services. We seek a clinician or similar-experienced professional whose role primarily includes coordinating and facilitating bereavement groups with schools and community partners. This role will also include responsibilities focused on outreach to potential strategic partners to build awareness about TCR programs and services and expertise around education and professional development. This position may also involve supporting other services as needed, including Center-Based programs and Education and Training work.

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Coordinate and facilitate school and community-based programming, including peer support groups and social & emotional learning curricula in connection with school systems, afterschool programs, and other community-based agencies. 
• Coordinate and facilitate Children’s & Teens’ Grief Awareness Month tabling events and workshops in schools, afterschool programs, and other community-based agencies.
• Participate in providing Information & Referrals, introductory meetings, and consultations for school personnel and additional professionals as needed.
• Outreach to school and community-based organizations to set up various school and community-based services.
• Outreach to other strategic partnerships to build awareness and partnerships about available services.
• Conduct training sessions and presentations for schools, agencies, and other professional organizations.
• Evaluate group/program efficacy through data collection, observation, partner feedback surveys, and verbal feedback.
• Attend school and community-based activities and events as needed (Coalition to Support Grieving Students Meetings, Local Networking Groups, NACG School Group, School Open House, Community Resource Fairs, Back to School Night, Grief Awareness Month Events).
• Participate in program staff and team meetings for planning school and community services.
• Participate in providing Information & Referrals, Intakes, and Consultations for Parents/Caregivers as needed.
• Participate in 35-hour Facilitator training over the course of two weekends.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of School and Community Services and Executive Director as it relates to the outreach strategy for the organization.

You’ll be a good fit for this position if:

• You are flexible and adaptable, able to quickly shift from one situation or task to another.
• You are a self-starter with superior organizational skills and excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• You can thrive in an environment of growth and change.
• You are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion to drive impact in communities across eastern Massachusetts.

Qualifications & preferred experience:

• Knowledge of bereavement and experience working with children, teens, and adults who are grieving
• Ability to work during school and after school hours; following school calendars
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed (i.e. after school group series for eight weeks, Children’s & Teens’ Grief Awareness Month events and workshops, conference workshops, presentations, and trainings)
• Access to vehicle and ability to travel locally between office and school and community locations required. 
• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred, but not required, in one of the following disciplines: Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Expressive Arts, Child Life, or a related field
• Licensure, certification, or commensurate experience in the field
• Comfortable incorporating play and expressive arts into group activities
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Strong writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Ability to be flexible and change direction quickly
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with integrity and to maintain privacy requirements
• Commitment to the goals and values of The Children’s Room

Compensation & Benefits:

TCR offers a competitive nonprofit salary commensurate with experience. This is a full-time, exempt position. This is a hands-on, creative, caring place to work, all while contributing to the field of child bereavement. So, if you're ready to join our team, please apply here: https://childrensroom.org/contact-us/careers/

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The Children’s Room was founded by an impassioned group of caregivers who, in 1993, received training from the renowned Oregon-based Dougy Center for Grieving Children. The name “The Children’s Room” was chosen because services were initially provided in a single room at Hospice West in Waltham, Massachusetts. By 1995, work began on making The Children’s Room a nonprofit organization, and in April 1999, The Children’s Room opened as an independent 501(c)(3) with eight experienced volunteers serving seven families out of a church basement. Within just one year, the number of people served quadrupled. In the fall of 2004, The Children’s Room established a permanent center in a house in Arlington, Massachusetts, which was renovated in 2013 to expand space for our programs. We seek to broaden our impact by expanding our support services and educational outreach and deepening our community collaborations. We aspire to be a leader in the field of grief support and a catalyst in transforming society’s understanding of grief. We envision a world where understanding and patience allow loss to be integrated into our lives and lead to greater compassion, hope, and growth. Learn more on our website at www.childrensroom.org. 

The Children’s Room is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect.