$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation allowance available.
POSITION SUMMARY
A Judi’s House Bilingual Grief Counselor is a passionate, committed, and dedicated mental health professional who wants to contribute to the organizational vision that no child should be alone in grief. The Grief Counselor participates in direct service and training by leading the therapeutic group process, conducting psychosocial assessments, providing individual and family counseling, aiding in the professional development of trainees, supporting the research initiative, presenting/participating in outreach and education opportunities, and supporting volunteer recruitment. The role supports Spanish-language clinical services at Judi’s House by contributing to the clinical milieu, guiding best practices, and advancing the JEDI initiative at the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
Research and Evaluation
Community
Other duties and responsibilities:
Supervisory Duties
Qualifications
Licensure
Education and Experience
Knowledge and Skills
Physical Requirements
About Us:
Judi’s House/JAG Institute (JH/JAG) is the only free-standing organization in Metro Denver devoted solely to supporting grieving youth and families through comprehensive care, research, education, and advocacy. Its mission is to help children and families grieving a death find connection and healing. Since 2002, JH/JAG has supported nearly 14,000 individuals, and educated many thousands more, toward the vision that no child should be alone in grief. The integration of research and practice in a community-based center has uniquely positioned JH/JAG to create social change around the issue of childhood bereavement—elevating it as a public priority and serving as a national leader in the effort to increase access to effective grief care for bereaved children and families.
Judi’s House expects to achieve its vision by adhering to four core values: Compassion, Accountability, Courage, and Respect. Nothing is more important than having a team of people that incorporates these values and holds each other accountable for living this culture every day at Judi’s House.
Our Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Judi’s House/JAG Institute centers justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to welcome, respect, value, and support our clients, staff, board of directors, and volunteers. Grief is a universal experience. Yet, we know that there are significant barriers that prevent some from accessing grief care. Therefore, we are taking active steps to engage in ongoing learning, reflect the families in our community, respond to the cultural needs of our clients, and address discrimination and inequity.
In fulfilling our mission to help grieving children and families, we are committed to courageously fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion by continually adhering to the following in all aspects of our organization:
The Position:
The Bilingual Grief Counselor position is a full time, exempt position working onsite.
This position primarily works four ten-hour shifts Monday – Thursdays and requires evening work up to three times a week.
Although some remote work is possible, this position is primarily onsite and in the community.
Salary range for this role is: $66,284-$79,095.50.
The Benefits:
The Location:
Our new purpose-built 26,000 square foot home is nestled between Central Park and Aurora -- just a few blocks east of the Stanley Marketplace. Surrounded by children and families from diverse backgrounds, our new location is ideal for our work. We take great pride in making Judi’s House feel like home—providing a safe space for children and their caregivers to explore their grief and find connection and healing.
Why Should You Apply?
Interested?
To apply visit: https://judishouse.org/about-us/career-opportunities/
Judi’s House is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, political service, gender identity, affiliation or disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. Judi’s House does not tolerate harassment or retaliation against any employee or applicant based on these characteristics or because the individual exercised their EEO rights.
All offers are conditional on successful background checks. Our background checks include a search on the National Sex Offenders registry, and local, state, and federal criminal databases.
Since 2002, Judi’s House has provided grieving children and families a safe space to come together to find connection and healing.