Grief and Bereavement Counsellor
Home and Community Care, Wellbeing
Full-Time

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, for the Grief and Bereavement Counsellor with Home and Community Care, Wellbeing. The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website. Online applications accepted through My Job Search. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB SUMMARY: The Grief and Bereavement Counsellor reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Manager of the Home & Community Care Program. Works collaboratively with the hospice and palliative care programs within the Department of Wellbeing.

To conduct a multi-systemic inter-generational assessment of individuals and families and implement ways of knowing how to deal with grief and bereavement with attention to multiple variables such as age, gender, cultural and spiritual/religious considerations. To provide individual, partner, family and group psychoeducation as deemed appropriate.

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education or Counselling Psychology, Nursing, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years experience in Hospice Palliative Care.
• Certificate in Grief and Bereavement Studies.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY):

Method #1:  Online

1. Please visit: My Job Search to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.
2. Please ensure all required documents are provided/uploaded with your application package, which include:
   1. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
   2. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
   3. Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
3. If you have any questions or need assistance please reach out to Eniola Owoso, HR Business Partner at 519-445-2223 ext. 5716 or via email at HRBP3@sixnations.ca.

Method #2: GREAT – Applications must include all of the following:

1. Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
2. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
3. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
4. Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
5. Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:

Grief and Bereavement Counsellor – Full-Time – 087-25-3
c/o Reception Desk
Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)
P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court
Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0