Spiritual Care Coordinator: Home Health and Hospice

Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates•Canonsburg, PA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Concordia Hospice of Washington is a partnership between Concordia Community Support Services and Washington Health System that offers both quality home care and inpatient hospice end-of-life care. Concordia Hospice of Washington serves our patients in Washington and Greene counties with the focus to provide services that offer comfort, peace, and dignity for those with incurable illnesses and for their families. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well! At Concordia, faith is at the heart of everything we do. We believe spiritual care is an essential part of healing and hospice—bringing peace, hope, comfort, and compassionate presence to patients and families during some of life's most meaningful moments. We are seeking a part-time Spiritual Care Coordinator who feels called to serve others through faith, compassion, and whole-person care. Whether supporting patients receiving hospice services or home health care, you will provide spiritual guidance, emotional support, and a comforting presence while honoring each individual's beliefs, values, and traditions.

Requirements

Ordination, ecclesiastical endorsement, chaplaincy experience, pastoral care experience, or a background in ministry or spiritual care
A compassionate, patient-centered approach with excellent listening and communication skills
The ability to minister to and support individuals from diverse faith traditions and backgrounds
Strong documentation and organizational skills
The ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
A valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel throughout the service area

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospice, home health, healthcare, church ministry, or a related setting preferred

Responsibilities

Provide spiritual care, prayer, counseling, and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers
Assess spiritual needs and incorporate them into each patient's plan of care
Offer comfort through presence, conversation, scripture, prayer, or other meaningful spiritual practices while respecting all faith traditions and belief systems
Support patients and families through illness, grief, end-of-life care, and times of transition
Collaborate with nurses, social workers, aides, therapists, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
Participate in care planning meetings and document spiritual care visits
Lead or assist with memorial services, bedside prayers, and family support as appropriate