Pediatric Hospice Chaplain

Agape Care Group•Lexington, SC

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Our pediatric care program, Hands of Hope, offers palliative and concurrent care for any child managing a life-limiting illness. Our care is provided by the only nationally board-certified interdisciplinary pediatric team in South Carolina, and our care network extends into North Carolina and Georgia. Through our compassionate care model, Hands of Hope provides support for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children and their families so they can focus on what matters most. We are looking for chaplains or spiritual care coordinators who are committed to creating meaningful patient experiences. As a pediatric chaplain or spiritual care coordinator, you’ll develop, implement and supervise the spiritual care performed for each client. Provide spiritual care support through the coordination of community, religion or spiritual leaders, memorial services, family assessment and conferences. You'll also be responsible for consultation to interdisciplinary team, client and family in issues related to spirituality and a religious belief system. And just like all of our team members, you'll have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in counseling, theology, divinity or related field.
2-year experience in a health care or hospice setting required.
Experience in family counseling regarding issues of loss, grief, death and dying.
Ability to develop and maintain rapport with family and clients.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team.
Excellent skills in interpersonal relations and organization.
Demonstrates problem solving and decision making abilities.
Possesses interpersonal skills that promote entry into homes, interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication, and motivate the involvement of the faith community.
Knowledge of community resources and methods for client/family referrals.
Reliable transportation.
Meets all applicable agency policies and procedures related to health screening and required testing.

Nice To Haves

Completion of one unit of clinical pastoral education preferred or minister services.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and supervise the spiritual care performed for each client.
Provide spiritual care support through the coordination of community, religion or spiritual leaders, memorial services, family assessment and conferences.
Consultation to interdisciplinary team, client and family in issues related to spirituality and a religious belief system.