Job Description
Chaplain - Bereavement Coordinator PRN
What You Must Have: - 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.
- Experience in bereavement and grief counseling
- Must be familiar with general use and 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
Preferred: - Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree or training).
Full Time Employee Benefits - Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- 401k with up to 4% employer matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company car for qualifying individuals
- Mileage reimbursement
What You Will Do: - Assess hospice patient/family to identify spiritual and bereavement 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.
- Make visits to patient/family prior to death and be available to family during the bereavement period as needed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to promote coordination of bereavement care
- Provide continued bereavement support to hospice families
- Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
Working with Heart'n Soul Hospice Our purpose is to ensure that appropriate end of life health care is available to ALL members of the community.
It is this Agency's policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability.
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Full time, Relief, Local area,