Hospice Spiritual & Volunteer Coordinator

McGregor Foundation•East Cleveland, OH

3d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

This dual position is full-time Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., with weekends as needed to meet spiritual needs of hospice residents and families. The Hospice Spiritual & Volunteer Coordinator oversees the provision of spiritual care and grief/bereavement services to patients and their families receiving Hospice care either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.

Requirements

Must have strong communication skills, leadership ability, emotional ability, and high professional standards of care.
Comfort within an interfaith setting.
Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
Knowledge of and commitment to Hospice philosophy of care.
Must have valid driver’s license.
Two (2) years’ experience counseling or collaborating with individuals, families, and caregivers related to death and dying.
Basic computer skills.
Access to reliable transportation.
Valid state driver’s license.
Satisfactory motor vehicle driving record as defined by the agency and its insurance providers.
Proof of motor vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

Graduated from an accredited seminary or school of theology (preferred).
Ordained minister in good status with the denomination for which he/she was ordained without restrictions or subject to any disciplinary or corrective action.
Knowledge of hospice programs desirable.

Responsibilities

Complete prompt spiritual assessment and initiation of proper services for patients, families, and caregivers in the hospice program.
Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
May receive requests for spiritual care consultation anytime day or night via telephone or in person.
Attend patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings.
Facilitate development of an interdisciplinary group plan of care to meet identified spiritual and volunteer needs.
Plan and oversee the delivery of volunteer services within the Hospice Department: Interview and select volunteers; Design and provide orientation of Hospice volunteers; Assign volunteers on basis of program needs, interest/skills and patient/family needs; Assure volunteers compliance with policies and procedures; Monitor and evaluate volunteer performance.
Provide for funeral or memorial services for patients as asked; plan periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.
Plan periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy and spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.
Recruit community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and volunteers adequate to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education about hospice care and programming needs.