Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor

Description

Location: Hybrid; Driving in the Field

Position Type: Part Time, 20-25 hours per week

Schedule Requirements: To be determined in collaboration with supervisor.

Be the Difference!

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Rainbow Community Care is highly regarded for excellence in hospice, palliative, and guided care and invites you to join in our mission of enhancing lives throughout aging, illness, and loss.

Purpose of the Position

Rainbow Community Care is currently accepting applications for a part time Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor. The Chaplain is a member of the interdisciplinary team and provides spiritual and bereavement support according to patient’s/family’s wishes and belief system consistent with Rainbow Community Care’s policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and coordination of Rainbow Community Care’s spiritual and bereavement services programs and the delivery of those services to patients/families.
• Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families while keeping with patients’/families’ beliefs.
• Work with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
• Participate in patient conferences by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
• Provide bereavement follow-up services as defined by Rainbow Community Cares’s procedures.
• Maintain proper records of visits to patients/families.
• Make contact with clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated.
• Perform occasional liturgical assignments such as the annual Memorial Service and memorial services with staff.
• Conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial services when indicated.
• Other assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Prefer graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.
• Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible, and ecumenical.
• Demonstrated experience in working with patients/families with life-threatening illness and death and grief.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and proof of current car insurance are required upon hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Must be able to drive to and from care facilities, patient homes, and/or other locations as necessary for your role. 
• Must be able to maintain healthy boundaries and positive interpersonal relationships.
• Must be tactful and courteous in communication with others, whether in-person, by phone, or in writing.
• Must act with integrity and demonstrate good work ethics including reliable attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

• Flexible, fun, and caring work environment
• 401k Retirement Plan with up to 4% Company Match
• Vision Insurance
• 100% Company-Paid Group Life Insurance
• 100% Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

About Rainbow Community Care

Rainbow Community Care provides services that support patients, families, and community members throughout the journey of aging, illness, and loss. Guiding our day-to-day work is a set of core values that are centered around caring for the most vulnerable people living among us.

• We are committed to serving all.
• We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence.
• We believe every interaction matters.
• We are leaders.
• We always show up.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Rainbow Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.