What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain position at Lifesong?
Thrive in one-on-one ministry? Bring your years of experience to enrich the individualized spiritual care and guidance to Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care. We are hiring a Full-Time Hospice Chaplain who values the company of older adults, has strong ministry experience and appreciates working with a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds. If hired, you will be joining a unique and innovative company, not something you typically hear when talking about Hospice.
We’re Proud to Offer our Coworkers:
- Above standard industry wages, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
- PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
- Generous paid time off with PTO rollover – unused days carry over to the next year
- Personal Day of Meaning Holiday-8 hours of additional holiday pay added to your PTO bank
- Your Birthday recognized as a holiday
- Highmark Blue Shield Healthcare Benefits, Highmark Vision and United Concordia Dental
- 401 (k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness reimbursement incentives
- Pet Insurance
- Mileage Reimbursement
Ask your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on any of our coworker centered benefits and incentives.
Chaplain Job Responsibilities:
- Assures spiritual assessment and care of patients/families/caregivers in the hospice program and provides appropriate services.
- Serves as liaison and support for patient/family/caregivers with community chaplains and other spiritual care providers.
- Facilitates faith community visits for patients and families as requested.
- Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care.
- Provides for/officiates funeral or memorial services for patients as requested. Facilitates funeral planning for patients as needed.
- Plans regularly scheduled memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team in facilities, communities and within the hospice organization.
- 24/7 on call coverage in rotation with other supportive care staff.
Chaplain Job Requirements:
- Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree, Masters in Counseling, or Masters in Pastoral Care preferred.
- Professional and/or personal experience ministering to the elderly, gerontology, dementia and coursework these areas.
- Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver
- Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
- Ability to network with community clergy and congregations
- Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
- Hospice experience preferred.
About Lifesong Hospice:
Lifesong co-workers personalize hospice care plans to help our resident’s transition to be as comfortable as possible and tailored to their needs. We seek to celebrate the meaning of their lives and ensure that their unique legacy is honored. We want to inspire our caregivers to create harmony for each unique life story-their Lifesong!
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