Hospice Chaplain

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Roseville, MN

14d•$61,277 - $76,565•Hybrid

About The Position

Presbyterian Homes & Services – Optage Hospice is seeking a full-time Chaplain who feels called to hospice and wishes to serve older adults within a caring Christian environment. In this position you will play a critical role in caring for older adults at the end of life. Optage Hospice is a well-established program that has been serving older adults and their families for over 15 years. As a part of Presbyterian Homes & Services, we are a mission driven, faith-based organization with a strong and supportive team culture, pledging to do the right thing, because it is the right thing to do. EOE/AA

Requirements

Must possess a degree from an accredited theological seminary.
Credentialed by an ordaining or licensing religious or spiritual body.
Completion of four (4) units of CPE or one (1) unit plus equivalency.
Demonstrated experience in the areas of life threatening and chronic illness, grief and loss, individual, family and group therapy.
Demonstrated knowledge of current professional standards of theory and practice of hospice spiritual care.
Demonstrated knowledge of death, dying, and bereavement process.
Excellent bereavement assessment and documentation skills.
Ability to organize work flow, respond to emergencies and note detail.
Ability to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes.
Valid Minnesota Driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Demonstrated computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and other common computer programs.
Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements a spiritual care program to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of clients and their families.
Visiting and counseling clients and families to ease, resolve, or reconcile spiritual pain and distress precipitated by life-limiting illness.
Providing religious, sacramental and educational services.
Participating in client care conferences and specialized.
Liaison to the church community and local clergy service organizations.
Provides support through client/family advocacy, spiritual assessment, service coordination and participation in care planning.