Spiritual Care Coordinator

Hospice of the Western Reserve•Ashtabula, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Reserve Care (formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve) is seeking a Spiritual Care Coordinator to join their team. This role involves promoting the mission of Reserve Care, assessing and addressing spiritual needs of patients and families, and collaborating with the transdisciplinary team and volunteers. The coordinator will also assist with memorial services, provide support to spiritual care volunteers, and contribute to continuing education programs. The position requires flexibility to meet patient/family needs, including evenings and weekends, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

Master of Divinity preferred or graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a related field, and experience in counseling and/or spiritual care, preferably in a hospice or health care environment; or any combination of training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills to perform essential functions of position.
Four completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent clinical training and experience
Considerable experience working with the terminally ill in a health care environment, program development, coordination of volunteers and grief counseling preferred
Ability to provide care in diverse living situations, to diverse patient population (racial, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, age, social class).
Ability to work independently and with a transdisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to drive and have a valid driver’s license, car available and insurance coverage as required in Ohio
Demonstrated planning, follow-up and organization skills
Must demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills
Flexible to work both independently and in a team environment
Compliance to Annual Flu Shot Policy or ability to provide exemption documentation
Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in the State of Ohio with the proper level of coverage as directed
Provide an active driver’s license
Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
High level of integrity, ethics and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Master of Divinity preferred
experience in counseling and/or spiritual care, preferably in a hospice or health care environment
Considerable experience working with the terminally ill in a health care environment, program development, coordination of volunteers and grief counseling preferred

Responsibilities

Promote the philosophy and mission of Reserve Care within the transdisciplinary team including Spiritual Care Volunteers and patients/families that receive our services
Assess spiritual needs, provide direct consultation and develop spiritual care goals with the hospice patient/family and the hospice transdisciplinary team
Link hospice patient/family with appropriate community clergy or pastoral care visitors; collaborate with Coordinator of Volunteers with assigning the Spiritual Care Volunteers to patients and provide clinical supervision
Act as liaison between Spiritual Care volunteers, community clergy and the transdisciplinary team relaying pertinent patient/family information in a timely manner and encouraging participation in Team Conferences.
Assist the hospice transdisciplinary team in understanding ethical and religious/spiritual issues related to terminal illness, impending loss and bereavement
Participate in regular meetings with Spiritual Care volunteers to discuss relevant issues, provide peer support, obtain feedback regarding interventions with patients/families and assess and meet ongoing educational needs
Assist with the orientation, training, support initiatives and supervision of Spiritual Care volunteers including documentation process
Plan and assist with Memorial Services as requested by family or alternative home
Collaborate with Bereavement Coordinators in planning and implementing the hospice Memorial Services
Be available for emergency situations
Be flexible in meeting patient/family needs or speaking requests that require evenings and weekends
Participate in planning and implementation of an annual continuing education program to assist in further development of spiritual awareness within the transdisciplinary team
Maintain and complete all required documentation and reports according to agency standards
Adhere to the organizational policy, procedures and standards