Donor Legacy Advocate (Tucson)

Donor Network of Arizona’s mission is to make the most of life through the gift of organ and tissue donation. We challenge ourselves and others every day to realize Arizona's potential to save and improve lives. Every employee at Donor Network of Arizona is responsible for embracing the organizational culture by upholding the Donor Network of Arizona’s core values of Positive Energy, Passion and Eagerness.

About the Donor Legacy Advocate 

Donor Network of Arizona is seeking an emotionally strong, mature, genuine, compassionate and mission driven individual to work with families at the time of their loved one’s death regarding end-of-life decisions for organ and tissue donation. The Donor Legacy Advocate  must be able to walk into extremely challenging and uncomfortable situations and be motivated to confidently explore donation with families at their most devastating time of loss.

• You are a calm and serene person unflustered by challenging circumstances.
• Your calmness influences calm in other people.
• You are self-aware.
• You instantly connect with people and create rapport and trust.
• People regularly seek your guidance.
• You can’t help but be helpful.
• You are able to navigate the strong emotions of others.
• You are articulate and sensitive to the nuance of language.
• You use imagery in your language.
• You are keyed into non-verbal communication.
• You are strongly intuitive.

Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives in working as part of a team of professionals dedicated to on-going learning with one another in a collaborative style. Challenging work but incredibly fulfilling for individuals seeking purpose-driven and life changing work for themselves and for the families they meet. This work consists of helping families make their best decision about donation, based on their values and beliefs, in their worst moment. Or when an individual has registered his or her decision to be a donor, the Donor Legacy Advocate helps the family to honor and support that decision to save lives and heal others.

*Please include a cover letter outlining your interest in the role*

We Offer

• Competitive salary ($63,769 - $76,523 annually, plus bilingual & shift differentials)
• Annual organizational incentive program
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance options
• 403(b) employer match and profit sharing
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee wellness & assistance programs
• Inclusive culture – consistently recognized as a top workplace in Arizona
• Tobacco-free, drug-free workplace

Requirements

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree and three years’ experience in counseling, child-life healthcare, crisis intervention, grief and bereavement, hospice, ministry, social work, thanatology and/or death and dying education.

Minimum Experience:

• Candidates must be fluent in English and Spanish.
• Experience in working with different cultures and diverse populations.
• Shift requirements: This is a full-time on-call position with 12-hour shifts.

Donor Network of Arizona is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.  All employment is based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or interview process, please contact our team at hr@dnaz.org. We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace.