Chaplain

Ohio’s Hospice offers the opportunity to work for a meaningful mission while contributing and making a difference in the lives of our patients and families every day. Those who join our team are committed to providing superior care and service, so our patients and their families can celebrate life. 

If you would like to learn more, please visit our website at https://www.ohioshospice.org/

How You Support Our Mission:

We provide superior care for patients in families in homes/facilities. Our Chaplain’s provide care grounded in initiating, developing, deepening and closing a spiritual and empathic relationship with those receiving care. The development of a genuine relationship is at the core of chaplaincy care. Our Chaplains make spiritual assessments of patients, considering mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual stresses, and respond with support, guidance and counseling. Chaplain duties pertain to the end of life needs of not only of patients, but also their families, caregivers, community, and even the interdisciplinary team.

Benefits & Perks: 

• Short- & Long-Term Disability   
• Life Insurance  
• 5% Match on 401K
• Educational programs geared toward career advancement  
• Mileage reimbursement   
• Volunteer Opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Gathers and evaluates relevant information regarding the patient’s spiritual, religious, emotional and relational needs and resources.
• Develops and implements a plan of care to promote the spiritual comfort of the patient.
• Collaborates and participates as member of hospice team in regularly scheduled care conferences, interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings, and with other care providers to promote the understanding of spiritual needs of patients and / or families to ensure coordination of services. 
• Models and collaborates with other care providers in respecting and providing sensitive care regardless of diverse beliefs, cultures or identities.
• Consistently adjusts to meet the patient’s changing needs with sufficient visit frequency to continue to provide quality spiritual counseling and emotional support.  Productivity is monitored by manager.
• Performs religious rites and ceremonies such as weddings, funeral services, baptisms and administers sacraments or arranges for them to be administered as requested.
• Assists in developing and providing educational and public relations programs for staff and clergy community to ensure patients and families receive quality spiritual counseling and emotional support. 
• Collaborates with Bereavement in facilitating support for individuals or groups.
• Documents how the spiritual needs/concerns of the patient and /or families are addressed. Utilizes the plan of care to reflect goal/outcome and interventions.
• Ensures quality communication with the patient’s Interdisciplinary Team by thoroughly documenting and updating assessments, goals and interventions in the electronic health record at the point of service and then synchronizing this documentation for each patient according to Ohio’s Hospice standards.

Qualifications:

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent in Theology is required.
• Preferred candidates are ordained or commissioned ministers that are ecclesiastically endorsed by their recognized faith group or religious organization.
• Preferred candidates should be board certified, eligible for certification or working towards certification by APC, BC-HPCC, NACC or NAJC.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 4 units preferred; minimum 1 unit and enrolled for completion.
• Three years of current active pastoral ministry or chaplaincy experience.
• Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care.
• Ability to drive during daytime, nighttime, or inclement weather.
• Valid Driver's License with Safe Driving Record.
• State Minimum Automobile Insurance Coverage.

As a member of our team, you will have a chance to impact many lives. You may find a deeper meaning in your work or rediscover why you chose your profession in the first place. The passion you may have been missing in previous workplaces can be found at Ohio’s Hospice!

Ohio’s Hospice complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. 

Ohio’s Hospice is proud to be platinum-certified through SAGECare, which provides training and consulting on LGBT aging issues to service providers. Ohio’s Hospice welcomes those in the LGBT community to join our team.