Chaplain

Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates•Meadville, PA

About The Position

VNA Alliance is a faith based, non-profit organization based in Meadville, Pennsylvania. VNA Alliance serves Crawford, Mercer, Venango, Erie, Forest, Warren, Butler, and Lawrence counties. We offer skilled nursing, palliative care, and comprehensive therapy services. The Spiritual Care Coordinator is responsible for the provision of patient-directed, spiritual care services for patients, families, and caregivers either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual care providers.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited seminary, school of theology, or a degree in counseling, or equivalent experience.
Ability to work in an interfaith setting, with different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
Knowledge of Homecare philosophy of care.
Demonstrates excellent planning, observation, and communication skills.
Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
Experience with patients, families and caregivers dealing with illness.
Must have a valid and current PA driver’s license, with reliable, independent means of transportation.

Responsibilities

Assesses spiritual needs and provides consultation to patients/families/caregivers or the patient’s clergy if desired in a timely and supportive manner.
Assists in spiritual care of patients and family members upon request.
Assists patients with referral to their home church or church of their choosing upon request.
Assists patients and their families with spiritual care issues which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from their medical care.
Attends case conferences and team meetings; participates in overall coordination of patient care bringing information regarding psychosocial, pastoral, and physical information affecting the patient and family.
Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation.
Provides consultation, education, and support to the homecare team on spiritual care.
Accurately completes required documentation for each visit on the day of the visit and submits it to the office daily, but no less than weekly.
Documents all communication and follow-up with coordination of further referrals to patient’s church/synagogue, clergy, social worker, or other appropriate services as needed.
Maintains positive communication with patients/families/caregivers, staff, and other contacts.
Maintains on-going liaison and communication with staff.