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Job description
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.
A Meaningful Mission
SUMMARY
Classification: Independent Contractor
Schedule: Hours vary; minimum of 3 hours per month, evening availability preferable
Location: On‑site at main location in Hinsdale
The Contractual Bilingual Oncology Support Counselor provides direct psychosocial support to Spanish‑speaking adults and children diagnosed with cancer and/or their caregivers through support group facilitation, counseling, and educational presentations for Wellness House. This includes planning and preparing for groups, sessions, and presentations and appropriate follow‑up with participants.
The Contractual Bilingual Oncology Support Counselor is responsible for maintaining productive professional relationships with Wellness House staff and hospital, medical, and community partners. The individual in this role provides feedback to Wellness House about program utilization and evaluation and attends periodic meetings. Work hours for this position are flexible, with evenings being seen as the highest priority of need.
An ideal candidate for the Contractual Bilingual Oncology Support Counselor role
Would be someone with a clinical license who could provide consistent group facilitation on a weekly or monthly basis. Evening availability is our highest priority with possible coverage opportunities during daytime hours. The candidate would also be willing to be called and asked to provide additional coverage as‑needed for in‑person support groups for adult participants, teens, and/or children.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitate groups for Spanish‑speaking adults and/or children diagnosed with cancer and/or family members at Wellness House, partner locations, or online, including planning, facilitation, and participant follow‑up (connection to WH staff or additional resources if needed).
Fill in as a group substitute as needed and as available.
Collect intake paperwork for first‑time participants, record attendance, and submit all paperwork to Wellness House staff in a timely manner.
Provide appropriate communication to professionals at partner locations to maintain collaborative relationships.
Participate in planning meetings at Wellness House and partner locations as requested.
Provide feedback to Wellness House staff regarding group process and partner collaboration regularly.
Requirements
Education: Master’s degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field; must have clinical license.
Experience: Professional experience in support group facilitation; community health‑related work preferred.
Competencies
Knowledge about the psychosocial effects of cancer preferred
Fluent in Spanish and English (conversationally and in writing)
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
Solid organization and planning skills
Initiative
Highly ethical
Commitment to the mission of Wellness House
Professional liability insurance recommended.
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
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Worksite address
hinsdale, IL, 60521, US
Who can apply
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