What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Hospice Chaplain position at Lifesong?
Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care is a subsidiary of Country Meadows Retirement Communities. We are hiring a Part -Time Chaplain who values the company of older adults, has strong ministry experience and appreciates working with a variety of ages and cultural and religious backgrounds. If hired, you will be joining a unique and innovative company, not something you typically hear when talking about Hospice.
Must be able to travel within the Lehigh Valley area of Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown and Wyomissing/Reading area.
Our investment in you:
- Above standard industry pay and comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield and employer-matching 401(k)
- PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
- Weekly mileage reimbursement
- Excellent vision and dental
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Supplemental life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
- Family and medical leave
- Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
- Wellness reimbursement incentives
Benefits vary according to employment status (position is part-time to full-time; please speak with Employment regarding part-time benefits availability)
Our support for you:
- Locally and family-owned, private company
- Patient-engagement focus with low caseloads
- 24/7 direct access to your support team
- On-staff clinical experts to train, mentor and celebrate you
- Career paths and continuing education
- Dedicated full-time weekend and evening on-call team
- Employee assistance program for you and your family
- Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
- Helping Hand interest-free loans
Hospice 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 and Palliative Care:
Lifesong co-workers connect with our clients in the comfort of their home by personalizing hospice care plans tailored to their preferences and needs and helping them transition to be as comfortable as possible. We seek to celebrate the meaning of their lives and ensure 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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