Oncology Support and Family Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Join Our Team!

At Wellness House, we are always looking for smart, dedicated experts who believe in a psychosocial approach to complement cancer care. A career with WH provides an opportunity to use your unique skills and talents to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by cancer.

We provide opportunities for staff growth, leadership development, and team building throughout the year. Processing of the work experience is supported through individual reflective supervision and weekly group supervision sessions. We value direct communication, a mindful approach, and work / life balance. Our staff culture is intentional in our efforts to acknowledge and make space for diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging in our work with each other and in our program delivery. From snack-and-greets to staff retreats, we make sure to give our staff a chance to connect.

A Meaningful Mission

Wellness House envisions a community where all people affected by cancer thrive. Offered at no cost, and as a complement to medical treatment, our programs educate, support, and empower participants in order to help them improve their physical and emotional well-being.

Department : Programs; Support Groups & Counseling, Child & Family

Supervised by : Support and Counseling Program Manager

Status : Full-time, salaried, exempt

Hours : 40 hours per week with two evenings weekly, and one Saturday half-day monthly

Location : On-site at main location in Hinsdale and partner locations

Summary Job Description :

The Oncology Support and Family Counselor (OSFC) provides direct psychosocial support to individuals and families living with cancer. The OSFC is responsible for facilitating support groups, providing individual consultation and counseling, and leading workshops and classes for individuals, families, and children diagnosed with cancer and caregivers for Wellness House at the main location in Hinsdale, online, and at partner locations. This role will also assist with the Participant Engagement Process. With the Director of Cancer Health Equity Initiatives (DCHEI), Director of Programs (DOP), program managers, and engagement managers, the OSFC will identify and maintain productive professional relationships with partners and collaborators, promote programs as part of the engagement process, and support Child & Family events as requested.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Direct Work with Participants (Approximately 80%)

• The OSFC will facilitate individual and group programs for the Support Groups & Counseling and Child & Family Programs for Wellness House at the main, online, and partner locations. Program facilitation includes planning and leading support, connections, and bereavement groups for people impacted by cancer, including necessary group preparation and participant follow-up.
• Plan and deliver psycho-educational workshops and classes for participants relevant to area of expertise and based on participant need for Wellness House at the main, online, and partner locations as assigned.
• Support the Engagement Team with engaging adults, children, and families, as part of the Participant Engagement Process, for the purpose of identifying suitable programs for new participants to attend at Wellness House and provide support for cancer-related transitions.
• Assist new participants in identifying goals for participation in Wellness House and follow up with participants at appropriate intervals to monitor progress and provide resources and assistance as needed.
• Provide short-term counseling for individuals and families as needed.
• Identify outside referral sources when needed and make appropriate referrals.
• Promptly record all direct and indirect service efforts into database management system.

Program Support and Outreach (15%)

Other (5%)

Attendance at Meetings Required

Attendance at Events Required

Performance Measures :

To be filled in each year during annual evaluation by employee and supervisor

Requirements :

Education : Master's degree or higher in psychology, social work, or related field; must be clinically licensed or soon to be.

Job Experience : Two years professional experience in community health-related work preferred.

Special Knowledge & Skills :

Demonstrated Competencies :

Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Wellness House is an EOE.

Benefits :

Employer paid Medical, Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, and AD&D insurance premiums

Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Vision, and Pet Insurance benefits available

403(b) with employer match

Gym on-site

Generous sick and vacation time

Estimated hiring range : $60,000 - $70,500 per year

Final offers are based upon qualifications, years of experience, and internal equity considerations and may or may not fall within the estimated hiring range.

Salary : $60,000 - $70,500