What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain - Volunteer Coordinator position at Gentiva Hospice?
Our Company
Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.
Overview
We’re looking for a Chaplain - Volunteer Coordinator to join our team.
You will report directly to the Administrator or Executive Director. You will be responsible for the spiritual services provided to hospice patients and families. In addition, you will be responsible for representing the volunteers and advocating for volunteer services, identifying needs for volunteers, recruiting volunteers, and assigning volunteers with patients/families.
- Develop the spiritual plan of care for each patient and family
- Visit patients and families identified as appropriate for pastoral services and provide direct spiritual counsel, prayer, and ministry as appropriate
- Assist in understanding the significant spiritual concerns related to the patient and family response to dying
- Serve as liaison and resource for community clergy
- Recruits, trains and retains volunteers for assigned area of service
About You
The candidate must meet ONE of the following requirements:
- BS or BA in theology, religion, human services, sociology or related field, from a college or university.
- A Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, theology or divinity from an accredited college or university. (preferred)
- A minimum of one unit of Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE)-accredited CPE.
- Note a degree received from an accredited college/university is preferred. If the degree is received from a non-accredited college or university, AVPO approval is required prior to hire.
Additional Experience:
- Two years of active work in pastoral care ministry, and a demonstrated ability to work with patients, families, and community clergy of various denominations
- Three years of active work in pastoral care ministry and one year of clinical pastoral education is preferred
- Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with an understanding of hospice
- Prior volunteer experience and/or volunteer program administration preferred
We Offer
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
- Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
- Competitive Salaries
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Legalese
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace
Location
Gentiva Hospice
