What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain position at Grace Hospice?
Hospice ChaplainFull TimeGrace HospiceMinneapolis, MNJoin the Grace Family www.gracecaring.orgIf you are seeking a career that puts you in a position to change the world, one life at a time, you have come to the right place. At Grace Hospice we offer professional care with a personal touch by focusing on the patients and families, not the disease, while emphasizing quality of life and dignity. We have built our nonprofit Hospice Agency by going back to the original roots of hospice care rich in spiritual, emotional and physical care for those at their end of life. We are an equal opportunity, drug free organization striving for excellence while offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.Position Summary : The role of the Spiritual Counselor is to ensure that each patient and / or family have spiritual care counseling services, as desired. The Spiritual Counselor develops and implements the spiritual aspects of hospice care, participates in the hospice team, and arranges the provision of spiritual and emotional care to patients, families and staff members. All individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Qualifications : Graduate of an accredited Seminary or School of Theology (M. DIV or equivalent Theological degree)4 units of CPE (required, no exceptions)Ecclesiastical endorsementBoard certification, preferredExperience working with death and dying, individuals / family / caregiversKnowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy of careAbility to communicate effectively publicly, one-on-one, written and by phoneAbility to provide non-judgmental listening presenceAbility to find creative ways to engage people with Alzheimer's and cognitive declineAbility to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and valuesAbility to network with community clergy and congregationsDuties : Ensure that each patient and / or family have spiritual care counseling services, as desired. Attend Starts of CareDevelop and implement Care Plan to include spiritual aspects of hospice careParticipate in and with the hospice team for each patient assigned to themArrange for the provision of spiritual and emotional care to patients and familiesProvide leadership and officiating of funerals when asked by familiesAttend funerals when available and important to do soActively participates with Chaplain team to provide care for all patients, families and Staff Maintain communication with Supervisor and other Chaplains for continuity of careAttend regularly scheduled Chaplain meetings and all staff meetings / gatherings / MemorialsRemain flexible and available to step in when needed for patients other than their ownParticipate in providing spiritual care to staff through (but not limited to) :
- one-on-one interaction and support, intentional and mature listening presence
- providing prayer, devotions, Memorial meditations, etc. in all staff gatherings / meetingsMaintain Ecclesiastical endorsement / ordination and Board Certification requirements as applicableBenefits : Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLong / short-term disabilityBasic life / AD&DSupplemental Life / AD&DDependent Life / AD&DPaid vacation and sick days and holidaysFlexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursementBeing part of a caring and dynamic teamPlease apply to be considered for this position
