What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain East position at Dignity Hospice?
Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Chaplain to serve as a spiritual guide and emotional support provider for patients, families, and staff within our hospice care community. As a Hospice Chaplain East, you will play a vital role in delivering holistic care that addresses spiritual needs, facilitates bereavement support, and fosters comfort during life's most challenging moments. This position offers an opportunity to lead with empathy, provide religious and spiritual guidance, and contribute meaningfully to the well-being of those facing terminal illness. Your leadership in religious studies, pastoral counseling, and crisis intervention will help create a comforting environment rooted in faith and compassion.
Duties
- Provide spiritual care and guidance tailored to the diverse beliefs and cultural backgrounds of patients and families facing terminal illness
- Conduct religious services, prayer sessions, and spiritual rituals consistent with patients’ faith traditions
- Offer bereavement support to families before and after the loss of loved ones through counseling sessions and support groups
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans that incorporate spiritual needs
- Deliver public speaking engagements, educational presentations, and religious teachings to community groups or staff training sessions
- Mentor and train staff members on spiritual care practices, cultural sensitivity, and conflict management within hospice settings
- Plan and facilitate community outreach events that promote understanding of hospice services and spiritual support options
Requirements
- Ordained or credentialed clergyperson with experience working in hospice care or nonprofit faith-based organizations
- Strong background in religious leadership, biblical theology, pastoral theology, and Christian counseling
- Proven ability to provide crisis management, terminal illness counseling, and crisis intervention with sensitivity and professionalism
- Excellent communication skills for public speaking, teaching religious studies, mentoring staff, and working with families during difficult times
- Demonstrated experience in working with culturally diverse communities to deliver inclusive spiritual care
- Skilled in event planning, conflict management, writing reports, and delivering presentations effectively
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with healthcare teams to ensure holistic patient-centered care
Join us in making a profound difference by providing compassionate spiritual support that uplifts spirits, nurtures hope, and honors individual faith journeys. We are committed to fostering an environment where your leadership in religious guidance can truly transform lives during life’s most vulnerable moments.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person