Hospice Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator

St. Joseph Villas • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Our chaplains provide spiritual counseling to patients and families dealing with a terminal illness. Chaplains assess for spiritual concerns and provide emotional and spiritual support, life review and connection with the patient/family’s own religious and spiritual practices. You will collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to develop and follow an ongoing individualized plan of care for the patient and family. The bereavement coordinator role is responsible for providing support to those in need after the death of a loved one. This includes one-on-one support through visits or phone calls, sending written resources and materials and providing support in group settings if needed. Come join our growing family and make a difference every day!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology preferred.
• One or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.
• Comfort in an interfaith setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations of different faiths.
• Nebraska Drivers License with ability to travel between patient home settings.
• An automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Willingness to provide on-call care.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual counseling to patients and families dealing with terminal illness.
• Assess spiritual concerns and provide emotional and spiritual support.
• Conduct life reviews and connect patients/families with their religious and spiritual practices.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
• Provide support to individuals after the death of a loved one, including one-on-one visits or phone calls.
• Send written resources and materials to bereaved individuals.
• Facilitate support in group settings as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree