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Since 1981, Hospice of Midland has been the market leader in the Permian Basin for hospice services. We have been voted Best of Midland nine years in a row for best Hospice! Our success is based on having high quality, compassionate team members who are committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and their families.We are looking for hard-working, motivated individuals to join our growing team. We offer a competitive salary and a strong benefits package for full-time team members: *** An Employee Assistance program *** PTO accrual *** Monthly cell phone allowances! *** 403b with up to a 6% company match! *** Mileage reimbursement rate of 70 cents/mile! *** Financial assistance for certifications and continuing education *** Additional 5% bonus potential each payday! *** A fee-free payday advance option!

This is a Full-time position at Hospice of Midland's Outreach Program - Rays of Hope Children's Grief Centre. Rays of Hope is a safe, neutral place for children ages 4-18 to do the work of grief. Children who have experienced significant loss due to death, separation, divorce, incarceration, deployment, or foster care are encouraged to participate. Through facilitated peer support groups, children share experiences, use creative arts as tools of expression, and acquire coping skills to work through the challenging issues that accompany grief.

If our opportunity sounds exciting and you meet our requirements, we are interested in speaking to you. Please read the job description and post your resume today!

The Expressive Arts Assistant is responsible for supporting the Rays of Hope Director in the ongoing operation of the ROH program. This is a non-exempt position.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Schedules and assists with intake by providing child tours. Ensures that appropriate paperwork is in place for intake and programs.

Conducts intake in the absence of or when requested by the ROH Director.

Provides callers with appropriate community resources.

Reviews and makes suggestions for revisions of the program curriculum. Collaborates with the ROH Director to develop new curriculum.

Confirms attendance of participants and volunteers. Follows up with families on program absences.

Provides information about services and conducts tours of the facility.

Assists the ROH Director and Program Coordinator with community outreach.

Uses the expressive arts to meet the unique needs of ROH families.

Facilitates support groups, including school groups, as needed.

Oversees the music room and activities. Responsible for inventory of musical instruments.

Assists the ROH Program Coordinator with Creative Wednesday curriculum.

Promotes Hospice of Midland and ROH in the community.

Supports the Hospice of Midland and ROH Mission and Values.

Completes other duties and projects as assigned.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least a High School diploma or the equivalency.

Must pass a drug test, criminal check, and have a satisfactory driving history.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Must have excellent communication skills in reading, writing and speaking English; Spanish a plus.

Must have good general office and telephone skills.

Must have good computer skills and knowledge of programs used by the agency.

Must have good knowledge of office equipment.

Must maintain confidentiality in all aspects of Hospice of Midland care.

Must have the ability to prioritize projects, be organized and flexible.

Must be punctual, reliable and available when scheduled, which may include evening hours.

Must be able to manage and supervise volunteers.

Must have at least one years experience supervising children in a professional or volunteer basis.

Organization personnel are expected to participate in appropriate education as may be requested by their immediate supervisor. In addition, organization personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities. All personnel must attend mandatory educational programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Expressive Arts Assistant must be able to sit, stand, squat, bend, kneel, twist and climb. They must also be able to lift and push/pull up to 30 pounds. They also occasionally

are exposed to dust, walk on uneven or rough ground, and work near moving equipment. Hands will be used for repetitively grasping and turning, fine manipulation and speed work.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions. Must drive in various weather conditions on roads in varying degrees of repair.

May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. May be exposed to patients. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Travel required. OSHA Exposure Category II (position includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require some unplanned Category I tasks).

Medium exposure risk for infectious disease transmission including SARS-CoV-2. Workers in this job category include those that require frequent and/or close contact with people who may be infected with SARS-CoV-2, but who are not known or suspected COVID-19 patients. To minimize risk, PPE (including the use of masks) is recommended and may be mandated by federal, state and/or local regulations. Regular hand washing and frequent use of hand sanitizer will assist in minimizing risk, as will social distancing when possible. Strategies are developed to minimize contact by using telecommunications wherever possible.