What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain position at Brightmoor Hospice?
Brightmoor Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to add to our Spiritual team!
Job Summary:
To provide spiritual and emotional support when needed to the Hospice patient/family and to members of the Hospice team. To provide assistance at the time of the patient's death and support of the family during the bereavement period.
Skills and Qualifications:
Educational/Degree: Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or
appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry
Training/Licensure: Must have completed 1 unit of CPE
Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a Hospice chaplain/spiritual counselor,
preferred. Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
Must have reliable transportation and auto insurance coverage.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with patients'/families' beliefs.
2. Work with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
3. Participate in IDG conference by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
4. Provide bereavement follow-up services as assigned.
5. Maintain proper records of visits to patients/families.
6. Contact clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated.
7. Perform occasional liturgical assignments, e.g., memorial services with staff.
8. Conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial service when indicated.
9. Develop and maintain a resource group of clergies to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.
10. Arrange for on-call availability of spiritual services.
11. Provide educational programs for community clergy, religious and lay representatives as resources allow.
12. Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you completed the 1 unit of the required CPE?
Experience:
- Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fayetteville, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road