What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain position at FORTIS HEALTH?
About the company:
Select Home Health & Hospice (A Fortis Health Company) is a clinician-led and operated skilled home health care agency serving central Indiana. We provide expert nursing and therapy services designed to improve health, independence, and quality of life—all within the comfort of your own home.
Our highly trained clinicians are compassionate, dependable, and committed to delivering exceptional care with integrity and excellence. At Select Home Health & Hospice, we believe in putting patients first: “Select the best for your health!”
Job Summary:
Provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families, including grief counseling after a patient’s passing. Works effectively with individuals of diverse religious backgrounds and cultures. Develops, oversees, and enhances bereavement programs, including workshops and social activities, to support families throughout the hospice experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct spiritual assessments and provide nondenominational counseling to hospice patients and families.
- Support emotional, mental, social, and spiritual needs; assist families with grief and community resources.
- Respect cultural and spiritual practices; perform faith-specific duties as appropriate.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team and maintain accurate documentation.
- Participate in trainings, quality initiatives, and uphold patient confidentiality.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to travel for patient and site visits.
- Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands/fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and iPad, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Disclaimer:
This description reflects the general nature and level of work for the Hospice Chaplain. It is not exhaustive, and responsibilities, duties, or qualifications may evolve with the organization or regulatory requirements.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, religion, disability, genetic information or any other category protected by law.
Job Type: Part-time
Qualifications:Required Skills & Abilities:
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
- Compassionate, calm, and empathetic in stressful situations.
- Basic computer proficiency and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.