Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, provides compassionate home care, facility based, and inpatient hospice services to our patients and their families. Our home care coverage area spreads throughout several counties in Western Pennsylvania with inpatient locations in Wexford, Cabot, and Beaver. The Good Samaritan Hospice team works together to provide relief through pain control and symptom management, while offering emotional, social and spiritual support for the patient and family. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Spiritual Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing the spiritual needs of hospice patients and providing spiritual care for the patient and family directly or with other spiritual care providers.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in counseling or graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology
• Masters degree in associated field preferred
• Ability to work in an interfaith setting with different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values
• Solid computer skills, including Word
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Reliable independent means of transportation with a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and at least the minimum state required vehicle insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinates the spiritual care of patients/families by working closely with the Family Support Services Assistant to ensure appropriate support is offered and available in accordance with the Good Samaritan Hospice Mission Statement, company values and hospice/government regulations
2. Conducts initial and ongoing spiritual care assessments for the patient and family in a timely and supportive manner
3. Works with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to coordinate the spiritual care for hospice patients/families
4. Works closely with the bereavement team to identify grief and bereavement needs and establish a plan of care
5. Maintains regular communication with patients, families, IDG members and others involved in patient care
6. Provides consultation, education, and spiritual/bereavement care and support to patients and family members
7. Coordinates spiritual care with other spiritual care providers as necessary
8. Attends and participates in IDG meetings
9. Attends and participates in staff meetings and other related activities when required
10. Completes required in-services; ensures all required continuing education credits are obtained for licensure renewal
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Good Working Conditions
Excellent Staffing Ratios
Credit Union
Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
Paid Holidays
Shift Premiums
Competitive Wages
Discounted Child Care Services on the Cabot Campus
Referral Program
Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Call-Out Incentive
Voluntary Benefits, including: STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance
On the job training
Employee Assistance Program
Education Seminars and In-services
Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events)
Tax Sheltered Annuities
Free Parking
Discounted Meal Plans
EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location.
Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.