Chaplain

HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF THE PIEDMONT, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES REQUIRED AND IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP IS “AT-WILL”, WHICH MEANS THE EMPLOYEE MAY RESIGN AT ANY TIME AND THE EMPLOYER MAY DISCHARGE THE EMPLOYEE AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY OR NO REASON.

Summary: The Hospice Chaplain offers a program of spiritual support for hospice patients, their families and hospice team members.

Qualifications:

• M.DIV. Degree in either ministry or counseling from accredited college, university or divinity school.
• At least one unit in Clinical Pastoral Education or related course and/or five (5) years in active parish ministry.
• Knowledge regarding the spiritual needs of dying persons and their families.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team approach of care.
• Ability to approach spiritual needs of persons from an ecumenical base crossing all denominational, religious, cultural and social boundaries.

Responsibilities:

• Provides spiritual support and guidance through home visits and regularly scheduled rounds at the Hospice House based on patient/family needs and requests. Coordinates spiritual services with patient’s personal clergy when appropriate.
• Participates in establishing and evaluating the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
• Documents all aspects of care and services provided according to organization established policies to assure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provides assistance with patient funerals and memorial services when requested by patients and/or families.
• Provides education about services offered by the organization to clergy and the community.
• Provides oversight to volunteer clergy and other clergy employed by hospice.
• Plans and provides spiritual in-service programs to educate the hospice team.
• Assists with volunteer training.
• Coordinates mailings for clergy newsletters, announcements and correspondence.
• Available for support and counseling of hospice staff and volunteers as requested.
• Supports the overall culture of the organization, participates in organization sponsored events and performs other related duties as assigned or as needs arise.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $28