Hospice Chaplain | Part Time

Midland Care Connection

Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization in Topeka, Kansas, dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, it offers a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and its signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas.

Center for Hope & Healing

Midland Care Connection’s Center for Hope & Healing provides compassionate grief and loss support for individuals, families, and children coping with the death of a loved one. The program offers individual and group counseling, family support, and specialized services such as children’s grief groups, Healing Hearts Grief Camp, and seasonal programs like Surviving the Holidays. Many services are offered at no cost or on a sliding fee scale, with care provided by trained professionals in a supportive, healing environment.

Hospice Chaplain

A chaplain at Midland Care Connection’s Center for Hope & Healing provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support to individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one. The chaplain listens, offers presence and guidance, and supports people of all faiths or no faith through counseling, grief groups, and memorial or healing activities. They work as part of an interdisciplinary team to help clients find meaning, hope, and comfort while respecting each person’s beliefs, values, and unique grieving process.

Hours

Monday - Friday | 20/hours a week
On Call Shifts | 3 or 4 times a month

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, counseling, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience providing spiritual care, grief support, or counseling
• Ability to support individuals of diverse faith backgrounds and those with no religious affiliation
• Strong active listening, empathy, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working with individuals and families coping with grief and loss
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries

Preferred 

• Master of Divinity (MDiv) or related advanced degree
• Board certification or eligibility through a recognized chaplaincy organization (e.g., APC, NACC)
• Previous experience in hospice, palliative care, or bereavement services
• Experience facilitating grief support groups, including for children and families
• Training in grief counseling, trauma-informed care, or bereavement support
• Familiarity with community resources and end-of-life care practices
• Experience leading memorial services, rituals, or healing ceremonies
• Cultural competency and experience working with diverse populations

What’s in it for you?

• Health insurance options for employees and dependents
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
• Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
• 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
• Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
• On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
• Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
• Uniform Allowance Program

Apply Today

If you feel called to walk alongside others during some of life’s most difficult moments, consider joining Midland Care Connection’s Center for Hope & Healing as a chaplain. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to provide compassionate presence, spiritual support, and hope to individuals and families navigating grief and loss. Bring your empathy, listening skills, and commitment to inclusive care to a team dedicated to healing hearts and strengthening the community—apply today and make a lasting difference.

Midland Care Connection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $20,000