What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain position at CentraCare?
Share your spiritual support with our Hospice Patients and their families. This is a full-time, salaried position, working 80 hours every two weeks, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., no weekends, holidays or on-call. Occasional special event work outside of regular hours. This Chaplain currently covers Sauk Centre, Melrose, Long Prairie, Albany, Sartell and surrounding communities but is subject to change.
The chaplain is responsible for assessing the spiritual needs of Hospice patients and families and offering spiritual support. Also assists in assessing the bereavement needs of Hospice families and providing follow up bereavement support. The chaplain will also be responsible for contacting the patient’s clergy person upon request. The chaplain cares for clients of all ages.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in theology, counseling, pastoral ministry, psychology and/or sociology required.
- Masters in theology preferred.
- Four units of clinical pastoral education preferred or two units of CPE with completion of two additional units of CPE within two years of employment.
- Experience of at least one year in ministering to the spiritual/emotional needs of the sick, i.e., visiting, praying with, and supporting them in their belief system/religious practices is required.
- Experience in working with terminally ill preferred.
- Member of National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or College of Chaplains (COC) certification preferred.
- A valid Minnesota driver’s license with access to a vehicle for work, a driving record in good standing, and the minimum amount of insurance liability coverage required.
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
