Hospice Chaplain MKE South Waukesha Jefferson

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides initial assessment of existing spiritual resources and preferences of patients.
•   Provides spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families. In conformance with the patient's faith and expressed desire, pastoral care services of counseling, sacraments, and support will be available.
• Responsible for development of a spiritual plan of care reflecting problems, interventions, and outcome goals.
• Implements the plan of care in conjunction with the hospice interdisciplinary team and according to hospice specific protocols and measures.
• Serves as liaison for the hospice patient and their local faith community.
• Facilitates conversations specific to end-of-life planning including goals of care, funeral arrangements, and legacy work.
• Collaborates with hospice interdisciplinary team with referrals of patients who are in crisis situations.
• Participates in the QA/CQI process for Advocate Hospice.
• Responsible for achievement of agency, department and personal goals and objectives.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required:

• A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education/Experience Required:

• Master's Degree in Theology, or Master's Degree in Divinity, or Master's Degree in Religious Studies.
• At least Two (2) units of CPE, accredited by ACPE; NACC units may be considered. 5 units preferred.
• In good standing with continued endorsement by the appropriate authority of his/her church or religious institute

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• A strong background in functional theology and the ability to apply this in a pastoral manner to individuals and families.
• Excellent communication skills with knowledge of counseling techniques.
• Ability to identify client’s needs with consideration to cultural, ethnic, religious, economic, and other diverse backgrounds.
• Experience and compassion in ministering to people who are dying and their grieving families.