Part-Time - Hospice Chaplain Community Hospice Saratoga Region

Trinity Health • Saratoga Springs, NY

5d • $26 - $34

About The Position

The Hospice Chaplain is a part-time member of Community Hospice’s interdisciplinary homecare team, serving patients and families in the Saratoga/Schenectady County regions. The Chaplain coordinates spiritual care for patients and families of all faith traditions and backgrounds, offering spiritual counseling, emotional support, and bereavement-related guidance. The role contributes to individualized patient and family care plans and collaborates with healthcare professionals to provide holistic care during serious illness and end-of-life journeys.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position may occasionally involve evening or weekend events. The listed pay range is $26.00–$33.60 per hour, with pay based on experience, skills, education, and location.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Theology, Pastoral Care, Spirituality, or a related field.
• One to three years of chaplaincy or pastoral care experience.
• Active participation and good standing within a faith tradition, with documentation available upon request.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with sensitivity to family dynamics and end-of-life issues.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Ability and willingness to facilitate memorial services, conduct public speaking engagements, and occasionally participate in evening and/or weekend events.

Nice To Haves

• Chaplaincy or pastoral care experience in a healthcare setting.
• Hospice experience and/or formal education in pastoral ministry.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual counseling and emotional support to hospice patients, families, caregivers, and team members.
• Assess spiritual needs and develop appropriate plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in care planning meetings and contribute to holistic patient care.
• Support patients and families of diverse faith traditions, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.
• Coordinate spiritual care services and community faith-based resources as needed.
• Conduct memorial services and provide bereavement support when appropriate.
• Represent Community Hospice through community outreach and public speaking engagements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time