INTERNSHIP- GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT COUNSELOR

Still A Mum is a growing non-profit that supports parents who have lost a baby to a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death.We live our mission of providing care to bereaved parents and are seeking a dedicated, Grief and bereavement counselor intern to join us. The overall role is to provide care to families, children, significant others, and the community at large who are dealing with grief from pregnancy and infant loss. The Grief and Bereavement counselor will be required to make visits to the mother/family after the loss and be available during the bereavement period. She will also run both virtual and physical support groups.

The counselor will help people manage and overcome mental and emotional issues. Counselor will listen to patients and ask questions to help understand their problems and develop strategies to improve their lives. Counselor will also help patients create coping strategies. Will counsel, listen, support, and monitor patient for progress. Counselor will work with individuals and groups, and will help provide community resources for patients.

Counselor Duties and Responsibilities

Counseling roles:

  • Conducting one on one counseling sessions with bereaved parents; individually or as a couple
  • Running support groups – Physical and WhatsApp support groups
  • Assessing patient needs, and developing strategy to help patient
  • Setting patient goals and evaluating the progress they are making
  • Encouraging, supporting, and listening to patients
  • Helping patients discuss experiences and emotions
  • Educating patient on strategies and coping skills
  • Evaluating patient through conversations, interviews, and observations to determine the progress being made
  • Advising and guiding patients through difficult decisions

Administrative roles

  • Developing a counseling strategy for the organization
  • Keeping records on each patient and support group
  • Creating and maintaining reports on individual counseling as well groups sessions
  • Creating materials and manuals to assist in running programs
  • Maintaining good working relationships with support networks, government resources, and community resources

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Certificate, diploma or degree in counseling, trauma or related field – Passionate specifically about bereavement counseling and support.
  • At least 1-year experience in counseling. Preference will be given to someone with experience and passionate about bereavement support over academic qualifications.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Possesses superb written and spoken communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, colleagues, and community resources
  • Compassionate and caring of patients
  • Excellent time management skills; organized and able to prioritize
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple patients
  • Able to organize and manage large amounts of files, schedules, dates, and information
  • Calm and cool-headed with a positive attitude
  • Self-directed and self-motivated
  • Comfortable with building personal relationships and dedicated to helping others
  • Empathetic and supportive with mentorship and leadership skills
  • Able to work on weekends
  • Good interpersonal skills and communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Important details.

The position is open to WOMEN only and is on full-time basis.

The internship is for 3 months with possibility of employment. It is unpaid but a stipend for on-the-job needs shall be provided.

Applications to be sent to [email protected]. Deadline for application 17th January, 2017.

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