What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain position at PROGRESSIVE HOME HEALTH INC?
Haven Home Health and Hospice is seeking a compassionate and spiritually grounded Full-Time Hospice Chaplain to join our interdisciplinary hospice team. This role provides spiritual care and emotional support to hospice patients, families, caregivers, and staff while honoring each individual’s beliefs, values, and traditions.
Our Chaplains play a meaningful role in helping patients and families navigate the end-of-life journey with dignity, comfort, and peace.
Position Details
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Schedule: Monday–Friday with occasional after-hours support as needed
- Travel: Local travel required to patient homes and facilities
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Supportive Team Environment
- Ongoing Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Responsibilities
- Provide spiritual care, guidance, and emotional support to hospice patients and families
- Assess spiritual needs and contribute to individualized care plans
- Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings
- Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and clergy/community faith leaders
- Support hospice staff and volunteers as a spiritual resource
- Conduct or coordinate religious rites and services as requested
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation
- Assist with education related to spiritual care and hospice philosophy
Qualifications
- Formal training in spiritual care through an accredited seminary, school of theology, or recognized religious organization
- Ordained or credentialed within a recognized religious organization
- Previous hospice or counseling experience preferred
- Strong communication, empathy, and active listening skills
- Comfortable working within diverse faith backgrounds and belief systems
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance required
Why Join Haven?
At Haven Home Health and Hospice, we believe hospice care is about more than medical support, it’s about compassion, connection, dignity, and presence during life’s most important moments. We are committed to providing holistic care while supporting our employees with a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
We would love to welcome someone who feels called to serve others through compassionate spiritual care.
Apply today to join our team.
Qualifications:Qualifications
- Formal training in spiritual care through an accredited seminary, school of theology, or recognized religious organization
- Ordained or credentialed within a recognized religious organization
- Previous hospice or counseling experience preferred
- Strong communication, empathy, and active listening skills
- Comfortable working within diverse faith backgrounds and belief systems
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance required