Langley Hospice Society
Employment Opportunities
Langley Hospice Society Assistant Manager
Langley Hospice is seeking a dynamic, versatile person for the position of Assistant Manager.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
- Evaluating donated items
- Pricing and merchandising
- Responsible for daily cash receipts and banking duties
- Must have proven ability to build and sustain sales results and manage controllable expenses
- Must have strong coaching, leadership, supervisory and customer service skills
- Ability to promote team building by creating a positive and rewarding work atmosphere
Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Experience in a retail setting preferred
- Knowledge of thrift store operations helpful
- High level of diplomacy and discretion as well as the ability to interact effectively with staff, volunteers, donors and the public
- An interest in the field of hospice palliative care
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
- Valid BC Driver's License and access to a vehicle
This is a full-time position, Tuesday to Saturday with the opportunity for advancement
Compensation will be based on education and experience. An attractive benefits package is available after a successful probationary period. Please e-mail or fax resume and covering letter to:
Sandra Castle, Executive Director,
Langley Hospice Society
E-mail: sandracastle@langleyhospice.com or fax to 604-530-8851
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest and advice that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Bereavement Support Coordinator
Mission:
Langley Hospice Society, a community based, non-profit organization, provides compassionate support to help people live with dignity and hope while coping with grief and the end of life.
Function:
To provide bereavement and palliative counselling and support services to individuals, families and groups. To facilitate hospice training, education workshops and various presentations for volunteers and community organizations.
Responsibilities:
- Receive referrals from hospice residence, hospital, community organizations and the general public
- Perform clinical assessments and develop therapeutic plan and treatment goals
- Facilitate support groups adults
- Provide educational presentations to community organizations to increase awareness of Langley Hospice, hospice palliative care, life-span development and the grieving process
- Work closely the Client/Palliative Coordinator to provide basic and advanced training for client volunteers.
- Liaison with insurance and workplaces at client's request and submit clinical reports as required
- Participate in ongoing program development
- Participate in Langley Hospice community events
- Maintain accurate database records on clients
- Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications:
- Masters level education in Counselling Psychology or Social Work and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Additional education/training and experience in hospice palliative care and/or grief counselling
- Additional education/training in critical incident stress debriefing and trauma counselling
- Current registration with an applicable health profession preferably with the BC Registered Clinical Counsellors Association
- Must maintain a valid BC Driver's License and have access to a vehicle
- Completion of a recent criminal record check
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to understand and embrace the philosophy of hospice/palliative care
- Ability to work effectively with people of all ages
- Ability to work well both independently and as a team player
- Effective group facilitation skills
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills
- Dependable, flexible and efficient
- Strong computer skills
