Hospice Chaplain (Part-Time)

Laurus • Grand Rapids, MI

3h

About The Position

The Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional care to terminally ill patients and their families as well as grief support to the family after the death of the patient. Ability to work with people of various religious faiths and cultures. Responsible for developing bereavement programs and overseeing current programs, including social activities and workshops.

Requirements

• BA or MA degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology.
• Certificate or degree in pastoral ministry.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a chaplain/spiritual counselor, preferred.
• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
• Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
• The ability to work effectively in stressful situations while maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty.
• Attends annual review and inservices.
• Attends at least 1 staff meeting / month, reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Nice To Haves

• Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with patients/families beliefs.
• Work with staff, clergy and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
• Participate in IDG conference by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
• Provide bereavement follow-up services as assigned.
• Maintain proper records of visits to patients/families.
• Contact clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated.
• Perform occasional liturgical assignments, e.g., memorial services with staff.
• Conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial service when indicated.
• Develop and maintain a resource group of clergies to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.
• Arrange for on-call availability of spiritual services.
• Provide educational programs for community clergy, religious and lay representatives as resources allow.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• income protection
• extraordinary work-life benefits
• Continued Growth and Education from training, supportive leadership, and collaboration
• Community based visits, means less travel time
• A company provided tablet with 24/7/365 IT support
• Dedicated schedulers to support flexible scheduling options
• Mileage reimbursement
• Peer Recognition Program with quarterly and annual prizes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level