Spiritual Care Coordinator

community care of wny•Arcade, NY

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About The Position

The Spiritual Care Coordinator provides spiritual counseling and direct spiritual care to patients and families upon request, consultation to staff, and liaison services with religious communities. The role supports the availability of spiritual care and helps address special needs associated with hospice and home care. The position is per diem, 10–20 hours per week, and works under the supervision of the Spiritual Care Supervisor. The coordinator participates in patient and family care planning, supports patients and families coping with serious illness, death, and grief, and counsels staff and volunteers involved with dying and grieving people. The role also maintains community relationships, completes required documentation and education, and carries out other duties assigned by the Administrator/CEO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college or university, or one recognized by the N.Y.S. Education Department.
One year of pastoral or spiritual work experience and training; preferably in a health-related or similar setting.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Computer literacy.
Acceptable driver’s license and use of an automobile during work hours.

Nice To Haves

Completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
Experience with terminally or seriously ill patients and families.
Pastoral or spiritual work experience and training in a health-related or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Coordinate spiritual care involvement in preparing and updating patient and family care plans.
Counsel patients and family members to help them adjust psychosocially to serious illness, death, and grief.
Serve on the interdisciplinary team and counsel staff and volunteers regarding their involvement with dying and grieving persons.
Contact clergy of a particular faith on behalf of families when necessary.
Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families without religious affiliation when requested.
Maintain liaisons with community organizations, particularly religious bodies, and serve as an educational resource.
Conduct funerals, baptisms, and weddings when qualified and requested by patient families.
Prepare required reports and documentation.
Reflect organizational values in daily work.
Serve on agency committees as assigned.
Report wrongdoing or violations of agency policies, applicable laws, and regulations to the immediate supervisor or identified compliance officer.
Complete mandatory in-service education programs and any other required in-service hours.
Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Administrator/CEO.