Chaplain Part-time

Arkansas Hospice, Inc. • Batesville, AR

82d

About The Position

The Chaplain provides direct spiritual support and/or counsel appropriate to the desire and belief system of the patient/family and consistent with Arkansas Hospice policies and procedures. The Chaplain may also initiate and/or participate in community outreach activities as appropriate.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral care ministry.
• Minimum of three years pastoral care experience, preferably in a hospice, home health, hospital, or other healthcare setting.
• Valid Arkansas driver’s license, car, car insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to be open, sensitive, flexible, and ecumenical in response to needs of staff as well as patients/families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.
• Ability to provide counseling to individuals and groups.
• Ability to recognize both positive and negative aspects of death and grief.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families consistent with the patients’/families’ beliefs.
• Follows-up on patient/family spiritual and bereavement needs as indicated by the social worker psychosocial assessment or by chaplain’s assessment.
• Works with the staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
• Participates actively in interdisciplinary team meetings by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
• Develops a spiritual plan of care based on an initial spiritual care assessment.
• Works with Arkansas Hospice bereavement program, as needed. Provides bereavement follow-up services as requested by bereavement coordinator or immediate supervisor and performs liturgical assignments during annual memorial service for patients/families and memorial services for staff.
• Maintains proper and timely documentation of visits to patients/families.
• Collaborates with clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as needs indicate.
• Conducts or makes arrangements for patient's funeral or memorial service as appropriate.
• Develops and maintains a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.
• Participates in orientation program for new hospice staff personnel. Assists in ongoing education/training programs for clinical staff.
• Participates in Performance Improvement program.
• Provides educational programs for community clergy, religious, and lay representatives as requested.
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
• Utilizes and models excellent customer service skills at all times; seeks opportunities to assist patients, families, and co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.
• Accepts direction and follows instructions from supervisor; seeks additional information as needed; works with minimal supervision.
• Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Continually meets organizational standards for attendance and punctuality; notifies supervisor in a timely manner when employee will be absent or late for work.
• Attends all required meetings and in-services; seeks opportunities for additional professional development activities as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid life insurance policy up to $15,000
• FSA and FSA Dependent care
• Supplemental Insurance such as Short-term disability, Long-Term disability, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) program to total up to 208 hours a year
• Tuition and certification reimbursement for qualified employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free parking at all locations
• Mileage reimbursement for company travel

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees