CURRENT POSTINGS

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POSITION: Counsellor, Lead  

REPORTS TO: Director of Care 

STATUS: Permanent full-time 

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week 

SALARY: $68,000- $72,000 based on experience   

 

Evergreen is a non-profit, charitable organization providing community-based supportive services, at no cost, to individuals and families in Markham, Stouffville, and Thornhill who are living with a life-threatening illness, caregiving, or coping with the death someone. As Evergreen embarks on an exciting expansion into a residential hospice, we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team during this pivotal period of growth. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and strengthen new programs and services, work alongside a mission-driven team, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families navigating life's most tender moments.   

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

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Clinical Counselling & Assessment 

• Support with occasional intake assessments to assess clients facing grief, caregiver burnout, loss, or life-limiting illness 

• Create and adjust individualized care plans and provide counselling based on client needs 

• Maintain compliant clinical documentatio
   

Therapeutic Service Delivery 

• Deliver individual and group counselling for various client groups 

• Develop, gather or modify therapeutic content and curricula 

• Tailor approaches to diverse client populations
   

Residential Hospice Family Support 

• Occasionally support families during active dying and post-death periods 

• Guide emotional and practical transitions in hospice settings 
   

Resource Coordination & Community Connection 

• Link clients to community, financial, spiritual and other resources 

• Track referrals and provide client education 

• Handle public and professional inquiries on hospice and grief services 
   

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Represent Evergreen Hospice at community events and initiatives
   

Interdisciplinary Collaboration 

• Participate in care conferences and IDT meetings 

• Align counselling with broader care plans 

• Communicate client progress across teams 
   

Program Development & Leadership 

• Review and improve bereavement programs 

• Support new program implementation based on community needs 

• Assist with student placements and accreditation processes (gap analysis, QI actions, compliance) 
   

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master of Social Work preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (RP, OT, RN etc). 

• Experience working within a community setting, engaging directly with clients and volunteers. 

• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and standards to ensure ethical, compliant social work practice in healthcare settings. 

• Solid understanding of grief and bereavement theory, with the ability to support clients across the full grief continuum, caregiving and diagnosis continuum. 

• Demonstrated ability to incorporate evidence-based, caregiver-focused interventions into practice. 

• Ability to provide culturally safe and responsive care to diverse populations; familiarity with a range of mourning practices and beliefs considered an asset. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities. 

• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle, as the role requires client home visits. 

 

 

All interested applicants are encouraged to submit their resume to Providence Diomedi, Director of Care at pdiomedi@evgcares.org

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates who have been shortlisted will 

be contacted.

 

Please no phone calls or agency inquiries.