Spiritual Care Coordinator

Heart to Heart Hospice • Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

At Heart to Heart Hospice, we provide “Compassionate Care from Our Hearts to Yours.” Our employees enhance the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones,during a time when compassionate care is needed most. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of employees, offering the opportunity to be associated with caring teammates, and creating positive contributions in each community we serve.
Spiritual Care Coordinator

Requirements

• Ordained and endorsed minister, priest, rabbi or a member of a religious order preferred or lay person with certified training in pastoral care. Professional experience in a religious agency or institution may be considered in lieu of a formalized education.
• One (1+) year of experience in a health care setting or with death and dying.
• Comfort working in an interfaith setting.
• Must be familiar with general use an functions of the computer, such as user names and password concepts; internet; email; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
• Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree or training).

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patient/family to identify spiritual needs and develop individualized spiritual plan of care.
• Collaborate with local clergy as needed.
• Assist in development and update of the Plan of Care.
• Conduct services of prayer, worship and ritual for patient/families, as appropriate, offering different philosophies and belief opportunities to discuss and share.
• Provide individual patient/family counseling, crisis intervention, information and assistance with preparation of advance directives, funeral planning issues and transfer of responsibilities relative to legal and fiscal issues.
• Regarding patients, work with other staff, resolving spiritual/pastoral/ethical issues.
• Be available for bereavement or counseling needs.
• Make visits to patient/family prior to death and be available to family during the bereavement period as needed.
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed